was convinced she knew about the two of us! I told my mom that yes, Star was a lesbian, and that was the end of the discussion. I wanted to let my parents into my life. For the first time, i was having feelings for someone, having this amazing experience, and i could not share it with them. I could not tell my parents that i was in love.
Finally, July 3rd, I had a bought of confidence. My parents were reading in their bedroom. I knocked and entered. "i have something i want to tell you." At that point there was no going back. I didn't want to say "i'm gay" or "i'm a lesbian" because i didn't want to box myself. I didn't feel certain with a label. I forced myself to speak, but i began to get choked up just thinking about it. "Star and I are more than friends." My mom cried, my dad was silent. My mother told me I was corageous for coming in and telling them. Both my parents gave me hugs. I left the room crying, and closed the door behind me. I heard my father lean over and say to my mother "well, honey, looks like we're two for two!"
When i later told my brother my "coming out" story he was pissed off. "No fair" he said, "I didn't get a punch line for my coming out story!" |
