bisexual

[kmaher3531]

Hey,
I'm bisexual and I am so done hiding my true self from my parents. Although they are not completely homophobic, I am not confident they will understand bisexuality right away. They have previously expressed doubt about the authenticity of my bisexual friend Tyler's orientation. Despite this, I want to come out. I am so sick and tired of worrying about them finding out and I deserve to stop hiding. It is eating me away and I need to do this. But how? HELP!

[Iceblink]

At 18 you have to take in consideration if this could result in loss of support. Are you still living with your parents and are you still financially dependent on them? I think everyone should live as the person they are, but the timing of this has take in mind security and safety.

[isobears]

I felt the same way at your age, and 30 years later, I'm finally working on coming out. I considered myself bisexual all these years, since I only dated women--even though I still had a desire for a certain type of man (but never acted on it).

I can't offer you any advice, other than to not waste as many years as I did being unhappy. As for whether it's the right time to tell your parents, only you can truly answer that. Everyone's situation is different.