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Yeah... Well, whenever my dad has something important to tell us, it's always in the kitchen, so maybe I'll do that. My stepmom tends to hang out around the kitchen, so it could work out.
I might be sticking around to talk... It all depends on how they react. If I experience a negative reaction, I will have to maintain my cool and rationale and tell them that I'll be giving them their space and some time, and I'll be back later and we can talk more then after they've mulled it over a bit. They might have some questions... I'll have to play it by ear.
I don't actually expect any one to know the perfect formula to come out to my parents, since everyone is different. My mom had questions and wanted to talk and offer advice, and also tell me that she still loves me but she's concerned about me. I know my dad (and my stepmom) will still love me, but I just don't think their reaction will be as... calm.
I really don't know if my dad will be sad or angry, with me and/or with himself. If it comes to yelling, I know I'll have to maintain my cool. What do you think I should do if he or she starts crying? Should I hug them, comfort them? Anything I should say? What comes to mind, for me, is that I should say that they shouldn't cry because I'm so happy with being who I am and I don't want them to be sad over my happiness, I want them to be happy with me... But would that do any good? I don't know if I should hug or rub their shoulder or just sit there and stand my ground...
I might be sticking around to talk... It all depends on how they react. If I experience a negative reaction, I will have to maintain my cool and rationale and tell them that I'll be giving them their space and some time, and I'll be back later and we can talk more then after they've mulled it over a bit. They might have some questions... I'll have to play it by ear.
I don't actually expect any one to know the perfect formula to come out to my parents, since everyone is different. My mom had questions and wanted to talk and offer advice, and also tell me that she still loves me but she's concerned about me. I know my dad (and my stepmom) will still love me, but I just don't think their reaction will be as... calm.
I really don't know if my dad will be sad or angry, with me and/or with himself. If it comes to yelling, I know I'll have to maintain my cool. What do you think I should do if he or she starts crying? Should I hug them, comfort them? Anything I should say? What comes to mind, for me, is that I should say that they shouldn't cry because I'm so happy with being who I am and I don't want them to be sad over my happiness, I want them to be happy with me... But would that do any good? I don't know if I should hug or rub their shoulder or just sit there and stand my ground...