Parental Units

[Guest Melanie Dawn]

So, here's the situation. My wife (bless her heart) has basically told everyone in her department (and a few others about me). I even went up to her work for the first time as Melanie, chatted with a few peeps who had just found out, and everyone was very cool (I posted about that on my blog). Anyway, between that, and all the documentaries, tv specials, and shows I have watched lately... I'm beginning to think i should come out to one or both of my folks (that's parents for you young'ns). Anyway, I think i posted on my blog about talking to my mom about prop 8, and while she never said one way or another if she was for it. Anyway, I was thinking about coming out to her, but I am not sure how. I mean, it has to be by phone or snail mail (as she doesn't use email as far as I know). I was thinking about writing her a letter, and asking her to call me after she reads it, but to keep it from dad. I know he will have a conniption fit. Anyway, I think I will draft of the letter and post it here, and see what people think.

Thanks for listening (reading)

Melanie Dawn

[Guest Maria (Hilda)]

I think, if you come out to your Mom, its daddy's knowledge too.

Doesn't seem like something, someone can keep from someone so close to them, AND you.

So be prepared for him to know, and he might take offense by you not wanting him to know - if'n he finds out.

[Guest chngnwnd]

I told my mother first. For some reason, it seemed easier to tell her. Anyway, it has been very helpful being out to them. I just withhold a lot of details of my social life from them to keep them from worrying or becoming uncomfortable.

Also, eventually, there will be no hiding it....in my case and I expect in yours as well...

hugs

Bobbi

[Guest sarah f]

Melanie all I got to say is bring on the letter.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Mel, Honey....

Do the letter....post it here and we'll rip into it for you....ok?

Most find that when coming out the family..it's better to approach the mother first...

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest Melanie Dawn]

Ok, I'm gonna start on that letter..as for my dad knowing , just because my mom knows... you don't know my family. Ever seen the movie sneakers? when the blind guy and Robert Redford figure out the clue at the same time... "Too many secrets" that is my family to a T.

Melanie Dawn