Inspired by Tracy and Stamie

by VanCity
(Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

I am a 23 year old lesbian and I am having a very hard time dealing with my parents in regards to coming out.

I came out to my parents two years ago and unfortunately it has not been accepted. I have a very hard time as I feel like I live a lie with my family.

I recently was asked to be in pride with my work and I accepted however I had to lie to my parents and tell them I was at work for the day instead of truly where I was.

Once pride was over and I had liquid courage – I called and said I had lied and I was actually at Pride. My dad said goodbye and handed the phone to my mom.

I know my parents love me and would do anything for me but it’s so hard for me to put up with this and go through this with them – I can’t even get the courage to tell them when I’ve been in a relationship which unfortunately has ended a few of my relationships.

How do I get to that next step? What do I say to my parents and how do I get the courage to speak openly with them. Every time I try to or I think I’m about to talk to them about my sexuality I back out because I’m nervous and worried and scared.

I’m 23 years old, live on my own, have a great career and I’m at the point in my life where I am ready to find the special person for me but I don’t know how to do that without having my parents 100% with me.