Tell me how to break the news...

Both my parents are strong christian people, sometimes so far it’s scary. I’m both bi-sexual and an atheist. Can someone please tell me how I can tell my parents? I truly and honestlly think they’ll disown me, beat me with a bible, or kill me. little help here someone.

Answer #1

I think you should be honest with your parents always . One thing people forget is not only are your relatives family they can also be the best of friends. I can’t relate to your specific question but what I can tell you is your parents want what is best for you. Which isn’t always what you think is best. The way to approach this is to tell them with no doubt in your mind that is what you want explain to them you don’t want to change their beliefs but accept them so its only fair they accept yours they don’t have to like it but respect it I think with that approach you will be good. They might not be respectful at first do not let this deter you either way it will be on the table . This could benefit you & your parents in a very positive way communication, honesty & respect . One last thing this is just my opinion every one is different same with family I’m only talking from my experiance with my Mom which I’m happy to say I have a great friendship with because I can tell her JUST about anything lol

. So I hope this helps & best wishes

Answer #2

Give them signals.Just dont down pour it on them all at once.Let them find out on their own time

Answer #3

You’ll need to be honest with your parents.

My suggestion is that break one thing at a time to them…since they are religious…first break it to them that you are bi-sexual and then that you are an atheist.

Personally I don’t even think it’s necessary to tell your parents you are an atheist. My parents certainly don’t have a clue about my religious beliefs and I intend to keep it that way to avoid fights.

Answer #4

dont tell them I was in the same position as you and I told my mom and it not the same any more she does not talk to me and when I told her she slaped me so yea its just not the best thing to do… trust me!

Answer #5

Well it is always herd to come clean about anything that your parents disagree about or are STRONGLY against it. But treat it like you would tell them anyothere thing that they may not like to hear like just let it out!!! “mom dad, I love you very much and respect you guys but I have chosen a different path to follow, I have chosen , to be bi, and an atheist you may not like what I have chosen for my life but I just wanted you to know how I feel. And I will still respect your ways but I have chosen this life for my self to follow!!” you don;t have to exactally put it like that, but tell them how you feel about it, and if you cant then maybe you aren’t ready to tell them anything!! Hope I sorta helped you

Answer #6

An atheist?…may God be with you… PLEASE seek the light.

Answer #7

I would first ask why you want to tell them (at this particular time I mean) Parents have been known to react badly to either piece of news, and together it is a lot. Kids sometimes end up on the street or in places meant to “fix” them. Do you have emotional and financial support if they do decide not to accept you? I’d think about this carefully. Yes, living in the closet forever is not the healthiest thing. And if they are ok with it, it can be an amazing thing. But if you arent prepared for the worst, I’d be very careful… You’re not legally an adult yet and that puts you in a very tricky situation… If you are sure of a bad reaction, consider waiting till you’re an adult, where you can financially support yourself, and get involved in the gay community and build some support. This will not only help you gain some social support, but they will help you find the right way to do this and the right words to use (nearly all of them have gone through the same thing as you).

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