Dealing with family

New Zealand
July 5, 2009 2:51am CST
A couple years ago i realised that i was bi s@xual and had a girlfriend. when i told my mum she didn't respond very well and got my girlfriend's at the time number and messaged her abusing her, Saying leave my daughter alone etc,I managed to calm her down and get her to stop messaging her and let me make my own decisions and i stayed with my girlfriend. since then my mum has still not accepted my s@xuality,thinks im going to marry a man and have the original family life. what i was wondering is if anyone has advice or comments? would be appreciated thanks. laters imonaboat.
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@reulin (101)
• Philippines
6 Jul 09
hi Imonaboat, first of all you have to wait for your moms' acceptance with whom you are as you discovered yourself that you feel you're a man inside your body. But then again, you also must understand the feelings of your mom. Though she doesn't understand you fro now, it doesn't mean that she will not understand you forever. Just give her time and make sure that you're doing something to soften her heart and accept you eventually. Also, you can ask your girlfriend or both of you can do something to make your mom fell comfortable with your situation. Like asking her to a movie then have chat/communicate your feelings and then while telling all your profile, make her feel secure and that worst comes to worst you will not leave her nor abandoned her. Plus, explain to her that no matter what you're still her family. okey.....hope that'll help you out.......
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• New Zealand
7 Jul 09
yea tryed that ill keep trying and see what happens. thanks for reply.
@Glow1971 (354)
• Spain
6 Jul 09
Hello Imonaboat! I'm sorry that your mother has reacted this way with you and I hope you understand that she is probably still in shock and who knows she might not ever accept it. It could also be that she needs more time to accept who you really are so just try to continue giving her the space she needs. You are older now and she has to at some point or another accept you for who you are. I'm sure she still loves you and will always love you.. You say your mom still doesn't accept your sexuality and I think she should consider going to counseling to talk about her feelings and if it helps, maybe both of you should go together to counseling. Perhaps the doctor can help her accept you for who you are. I hope things turn around for you. Best of Luck! :)
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• New Zealand
7 Jul 09
i dont think she's willing to accept me for who i am and i don't think she wants to. thanks for reply.
@candy2306 (576)
• India
5 Jul 09
Hi dear, I guess yo just need to give your mum some time. Obviously she is still in the stage of shock and not able to accept for what and who you are. Since you knew what is 'really' in her mind like you getting married and all, you have to be a lil patient yourself. I'm sure one day she will accept the fact and accept you!
• New Zealand
7 Jul 09
yea hopefully. thank you for reply.