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ally aunt

my aunt did something really nice for me recently that I thought should be acknowledged, I was talking to her about a gay meme I had seen earlier that day and then she told me she tried to buy me a rainbow pride plush but they were all sold outt

( happy tears). like I know she was supportive.. but I didn't realise just HOW supportive she was... shes a mfing legend.

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she was also telling me how my cousin went to therapy for 2 years before he realized he was gay( is this TMI?)

I appreciate hearing about him though as I don't really ever get to see him( although I do really want to see him in drag, ya he's a drag queen) and I've never had the chance to tell him he's not the only queer in the fam.

first I need to come out to my grandparents though.

(also yes, I came out to my aunt earlier this year and while she didn't directly say anything, she said she was proud of me.)

its bittersweet how your immediate family is very conservative and anti-gay yet your extended fam is so open and accepting. so moral of the story; celebrate and be grateful for the allies in your life that make it easier to exist as a queer person

gay_disabled_human
gay_disabled_humanPosted 14-07-2023 08:53 PM

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gay_disabled_human
gay_disabled_humanPosted 15-07-2023 02:44 PM

Screenshot 2023-07-15 2.43.03 PM.pnghopefully ill be able to order these next week 🙂

 
Chloe-RO
Chloe-ROPosted 14-07-2023 10:20 PM

Thank you for sharing @gay_disabled_human . I sort of sense there has been a lot of hesitation in the past about coming out, yet lo and behold, you have a fully-supportive aunt! It is great to see your aunt encourage you - to the extent of wanting to go out to get you a rainbow plush. It is very encouraging to read your post. It must have been a huge encouragement to you also to know that she is so proud of you.

 

I have to really acknowledge and thank you for your quote, "so moral of the story; celebrate and be grateful for the allies in your life that make it easier to exist as a queer person". It really makes me think twice about how I interact with those who identify as a queer person.

 

If you have time, you may want to have a look at this handbook, Coming Out. If you scroll through, there is a section on factors to consider when coming out. It may be helpful for you when you want to have a chat to your grandparents.

 

Once again, thank you for sharing what your aunt did for you and what it meant to you 🙂

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