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so im bi and my family situation is a mess. my mom is homophobic and im not close to my dad or brother, so i was thinking of coming out to my sister. but the thing is, my sister is stressed with keeping her grades up, prom, and graduation. and im worried my parents will overhear me coming out since the house walls are thin. i feel kind of selfish but i really have this urge to come out and i really need to let it off my chest, and not just here but to my family/someone close to me.
Coming out is a personal choice so whenever you feel comfortable to do it, do it and you are not selfish that you want to share this with your family. Now you can't control how your parents may react so just prepare yourself for a positive or a negative reaction and then if you are okay with that, go for it. Now, if you want to tell your sister first then maybe the two of you can go somewhere to talk alone. Here are 2 links that can help you at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/abo...rr7y1r6op5aqag (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/programs-services/coming-out-as-you/#sm.0001qm14jgb1pd2rr7y1r6op5aqag) or https://www.pflagatl.org/how-to-come...-your-parents/ (https://www.pflagatl.org/how-to-come-out-to-your-parents/) I hope this helps you and if you need to talk about this or anything call or text the 2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline. We are here 24/7 at 888-222-2228.
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