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Hey! I’m transgender. I’m fifteen years old, and I come from a religious family that does not like the LGBT community at all. It’s hard for me, especially when they make fun of it, saying it’s not real and other things. I wish that I could tell them, but I already know that if I told them, like my cousin Chris did three years ago, they would most likely kick me out. I want to be honest with them because I love my parents and I don’t want to hold this back any longer, since I’ve known since I was a little kid. I just want my parents to hopefully see that it’s okay. Is there anything I could possibly tell them to help them understand? My goal is to come out to them on October 11th, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea or not considering how religious my parents are and how closed minded they can be. Any ideas??? Thank you so much!

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  1. Val Jul 8, 2013 at 14:06

    You should only come out if it is safe for you to do so. There are many resources for you to share with them like http://www.pflag.org that can help them to understand what it is like for parents of LGBT’s. But again, share only if you feel ready, comfortable, and safe doing so. Best of luck.

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