My father once said something about gay men and how they recruit innocent boys :) At first I thought your mother was a bit like him until I heard about her reaction to your coming out. I have always been bi, and when I came out to my parents they flatly denied it...
Nah, i look like hell in drag! I grew up in rural TN, that was all they knew about being gay back then. Still, I had it much better than some of my friends, they still talked to me!
That just made me laugh SO hard. I haven't come out to my mom but I'm pretty sure she knows. She reads my facebook and livejournal and well, I am not exactly secretive on either one.
That was how it was with my grandparents. They knew but I just couldn't SAY it. My mom asked me not to. I was like- what...? Are they gonna turn to stone and keel over? She was cool...to a point.
Even now she mourns the fact that I'm going to burn in hell. :o)
great story, thanks for sharing. dec 08 is when I came out to my closets friends. Now I`m with a wonderful girl. Im happier now then I have ever been in my life. My family has been very supportive :)
My mom's gotten a bit closer to God since then, so she's supportive right now being I'm a "non-practicing" lesbian (aka "single") but otherwise she's sad that I won't be joining her in Heaven. Hehe. I kid you not.
Thank you for attaching this video...it was really quite hilarious with the munchkin voice...hehehe Loved the story! My mom wasn't that surprised either oddly enough.
So before you began identifying as a homosexual, one would PRESUME you identified as heterosexual... Did realising you're attracted to females instantly make you feel males were unattractive? Or was it a gradual process? Or are you still attracted to males? If that were the case, though, you'd identify as bisexual, not homosexual. *ponder*
Actually, I identified as asexual prior to the lesbian-epiphany. lol
I don't see people in sexual terms. Apparently, I'm kind of odd that way but the fact is, I don't even see homosexuality as being defined solely by sexual attraction.
I simply fell in love with a woman and the sex was something that added to the intimacy that was already there- the intimacy that made it deeper than what's usual between two good friends.
I wouldn't say you're odd that way, I know a surprising number of people who express similarly asexual values.
And homosexuality is very open to interpretation in its definition, as are all sexualities, I suppose.. Solely romantic love, solely sexual interest, both as prerequesites... I'm unsure how'd I'd classify them.
Coming out is really coming home to our true selves.
I wonder how many of us had our parents say similar things or react the same? I figured it out when I was 13-14. A year later I was trying to be tactful and gentle with my mother, carefully choosing wordsand in her inimitable British way she said "Are you trying to tell me you're homosexual, oh dear...we KNEW that." LOL
It was underwhelming, as it should be really. Very sad when I hear the struggles some people go through with coming out.
I'm going to bet those kids have a real strong will, survival instincts and perseverance in life generally. An ability to rise above and most importantly in the background, supportive, accepting adults.
Before I graduated from college and after I went through my high school teaching education block, I knew there was no way I could be myself and a high school teacher in this state. It took a long time to accept that, more than being gay.
Some do but not because I declare it. It's middle school so for most of them, the word "homosexual" evokes nothing but sexual imagery they've come across in the media. I should do a vlog with how I handle this as a middle school teacher. It's very different for high school teachers.
That was a great story & video. Your Mom seems like a dear =)
Tresisme1 11 months ago
My father once said something about gay men and how they recruit innocent boys :) At first I thought your mother was a bit like him until I heard about her reaction to your coming out. I have always been bi, and when I came out to my parents they flatly denied it...
fehquig 2 years ago
When I came out to my Mom, she looked at me and said "I know". Kind of anti-climatic...
mymoosejaw 2 years ago
I feel your pain. :o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Well there was the time a long time back. I was getting fucked in the but and I thought to myself, am I gay? LOL just had to...
mymoosejaw 2 years ago
My parents just told me not to come home in drag and I was cool with that:-)
1DRock37167 2 years ago
lol- were you even DOING drag at the time...? Or was that just the vision of "gay" in their heads?
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Nah, i look like hell in drag! I grew up in rural TN, that was all they knew about being gay back then. Still, I had it much better than some of my friends, they still talked to me!
1DRock37167 2 years ago
lol.. gah i hope my mom is that cool... i just see in my head that she will go "no shit!"
ameh78 2 years ago
Like "no shit!" in a funny way? Like as in "Duh!"
How's your mom doing, anyway?
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
That just made me laugh SO hard. I haven't come out to my mom but I'm pretty sure she knows. She reads my facebook and livejournal and well, I am not exactly secretive on either one.
knightchik 2 years ago
That was how it was with my grandparents. They knew but I just couldn't SAY it. My mom asked me not to. I was like- what...? Are they gonna turn to stone and keel over? She was cool...to a point.
Even now she mourns the fact that I'm going to burn in hell. :o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Great story!
bigsbyfreak 2 years ago
Tank you veddy mooch.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Great vid Syd.
Mum's can be really annoying sometimes can't they?
How do they know that stuff? :)
andymooseman 2 years ago
It's maternal gaydar. :o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
great story, thanks for sharing. dec 08 is when I came out to my closets friends. Now I`m with a wonderful girl. Im happier now then I have ever been in my life. My family has been very supportive :)
Nattuglen25 2 years ago
That's awesome! Very happy for ya.
My mom's gotten a bit closer to God since then, so she's supportive right now being I'm a "non-practicing" lesbian (aka "single") but otherwise she's sad that I won't be joining her in Heaven. Hehe. I kid you not.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
great story. i wish there were some sneaky lesbians around here
javgirl 2 years ago
According to my mom, they're pretty much everywhere.
I'll ask her where she hangs out.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
What a great story Syd, really well told.
I loved the line about the sneaky lesbians getting you and your Mum's come back about why it took you so long to figure it out.
PerthPete1 2 years ago
Yeah, everyone pretty much knew before I did.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
I love this video... A Mom always knows... ALWAYS.
Like when I first told my mom that I thought I was a pain in the ass... she knew. I was shocked
PrincessDiana161 2 years ago
It was all that pre-Facebook pokin' that gave ya away.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Thank you for attaching this video...it was really quite hilarious with the munchkin voice...hehehe Loved the story! My mom wasn't that surprised either oddly enough.
PaintedRavensong 2 years ago
lol- isn't that funny.
They know before we do
well, some anyway.
Thanks for YOUR vid, Mic.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Moms ALWAYS know.
Pisses me off. LOL
My own lesbian thoughts have really only ever consisted of wanting to see what Donna Mills looks like without eye shadow.
OhCurt 2 years ago
lol
I guess I can relate. The thought of Dolly Parton in comfortable shoes....
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
lol "sneaky lesbians".... "they got me mom" thanks for sharing your story. :)
zooropa1967 2 years ago
Thanks for listenin' :o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Very funny story!
I wanna go camping with you..
ItalianStallionette 2 years ago
In retrospect, I think my mom was referring to lesbians like you. ;o) hehe.
Thinkin' of ya.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
The voice cracks me up! Great story, I love it!
lotusfae 2 years ago
:o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Cool story!
Five Stars!!
MadBadVoodo 2 years ago
Tank ya. Tank ya veddy mooch.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Awwe Syd....Great vid...The chipmunk voice is to die for!
Hugz sugar! JoJo
kismet0717 2 years ago
Hehe.
Alvin thanks you. ;o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
So before you began identifying as a homosexual, one would PRESUME you identified as heterosexual... Did realising you're attracted to females instantly make you feel males were unattractive? Or was it a gradual process? Or are you still attracted to males? If that were the case, though, you'd identify as bisexual, not homosexual. *ponder*
This question coming from a bisexual male. :p
HexenX 2 years ago
Actually, I identified as asexual prior to the lesbian-epiphany. lol
I don't see people in sexual terms. Apparently, I'm kind of odd that way but the fact is, I don't even see homosexuality as being defined solely by sexual attraction.
I simply fell in love with a woman and the sex was something that added to the intimacy that was already there- the intimacy that made it deeper than what's usual between two good friends.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Not sure if that answers the question.
Men are beautiful. Just cuz I'm a lesbian doesn't mean I don't know what an attractive man looks like. :o)
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
*sniffle* You knew just what to say! :p
I wouldn't say you're odd that way, I know a surprising number of people who express similarly asexual values.
And homosexuality is very open to interpretation in its definition, as are all sexualities, I suppose.. Solely romantic love, solely sexual interest, both as prerequesites... I'm unsure how'd I'd classify them.
HexenX 2 years ago
Coming out is really coming home to our true selves.
I wonder how many of us had our parents say similar things or react the same? I figured it out when I was 13-14. A year later I was trying to be tactful and gentle with my mother, carefully choosing wordsand in her inimitable British way she said "Are you trying to tell me you're homosexual, oh dear...we KNEW that." LOL
It was underwhelming, as it should be really. Very sad when I hear the struggles some people go through with coming out.
jrsnyderjr 2 years ago
As a teacher, I've come across many middle schoolers who are self-aware enough to be out and it blows me away how much brave they are.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
I'm going to bet those kids have a real strong will, survival instincts and perseverance in life generally. An ability to rise above and most importantly in the background, supportive, accepting adults.
Before I graduated from college and after I went through my high school teaching education block, I knew there was no way I could be myself and a high school teacher in this state. It took a long time to accept that, more than being gay.
jrsnyderjr 2 years ago
Yeah, I'd nix time compression next time. Good story, but couldn't keep a straight face with the chipmunk voice... just 2 early cents.
EarlyWyrm 2 years ago
Hehe- thanks. That's the only reason I keep using it- it still makes me chuckle!
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
good vid syd.
vmanvand 2 years ago
Thanks V-man.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
This is one of my Favorit videos...
sunsetlover 2 years ago
Is it the chipmunk voice..? Or the idea of Xena, nekked..?
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
hmmm xena...or chipmunk....xena or chipunk...... hmmm I am thinking the chipmunk voice gets me every time
sunsetlover 2 years ago
It's got a shelf-life. :ol
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
Great video!
tommy30507 2 years ago
Thanks Ronnie! Congrats again on 3 years!
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago
wait what? you're a Lesbian! when did this happen?? :p kidding
Sneaky lesbians are the best lesbians.
Not that it's any of their business, but do your students know?
Zed2six 2 years ago
Some do but not because I declare it. It's middle school so for most of them, the word "homosexual" evokes nothing but sexual imagery they've come across in the media. I should do a vlog with how I handle this as a middle school teacher. It's very different for high school teachers.
SydTheSkeptic 2 years ago