Coming out is a very sensitive and nuanced experience. It takes a lot of courage to step into your authentic self. And even in this day and age, with how far we’ve come, every reaction will vary. Whether you’re the person coming out or the person being told… there is no perfect way to do […] More
A question that parents need to ask themselves is what they owe to other parents. Obviously, you should keep another parent’s child safe, as you would want them to keep yours safe, but where is the line drawn? Redditor Dismal-Awareness9456 asks that after another dad got upset with him. The original poster (OP) tried to […] More
Coming out can be a difficult thing. The moment can be painful, liberating, frightening, and, a thousand other feelings all at once. We are lucky when the people we choose to be in our life accept the “new” us with the same love as the “old”. What happens, though, when a friend doesn’t react in […] More
Coming out is an important decision for people in the LGBTQ+ community. It is incredibly personal, and we are the only ones who decide who we tell them and when. So, being dismissed when you trust someone so much can feel defeating. Redditor Vivianne86xo encountered this very issue with her son. So she turned to […] More
Funerals are a time to remember the impact people have had on us. It is a beautiful thing to honor their memory through stories. Even if some people don’t want to hear them. Redditor funeralthrowaway7 encountered this very issue with his family. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral […] More
When a person comes out as gay to their loved ones, timing is a major factor. That often difficult conversation is only made more troublesome if the context is all wrong. But what if it never feels like a good time? A recent post to the “Am I the A**hole (AITA)” subReddit illustrated what can […] More
It can feel like our society is incredibly accepting of LGBTQ+ people, but that makes it all the more jarring when you’re reminded of how far we really have to go. A true out and out bigot can feel rare, but is more common than you’d ever like to think. Redditor caughtin_thisnow’s grandparents are very […] More
Coming out to your family as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can be frightening and may take a person years to work up the courage. How their loved ones respond can leave a long-lasting impression. One father wondered if playing a prank on his son when he decides to come out. He turned to […] More
Coming out to family is often one of the hardest things someone in the LGBTQ+ community can go through. But coming out to a conservative family that you are certain will reject you can be exponentially scarier. Some opt not to come out to their family at all, only to then either reach their breaking […] More
Establishing boundaries is key to any relationship. So, when you move in with a new person and your family starts to grow, it is fair to take things slow. Redditor throw_awaystepbro encountered this very issue with his family. So he turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for moral judgment. He asked: “AITA […] More
Coming out is hard to do. Though it is now more significantly more accepted than it was even ten years ago, there is always some fear of how your family is going to react when you are finally honest with them about yourself. Will they reject you? Will they accept you? Will they even care […] More
Outing someone without their consent and before they are ready is awful. Normally it’s absolutely something you would apologize for. But what do you do when a person outs themselves after getting busted doing something wrong? Are you still the one who owes the apology? And are you the bad guy if you don’t apologize? […] More
