Made a mistake by coming out

Hi

Thank you for telling us about this. I want to tell you that you did not make a mistake, your cousin and parents are mistaken, and should not have treated you this way. Being bisexual is normal, going and having a good time and a bar is normal.

Sometimes families have a hard time accepting someone’s gender or sexuality and say or do things because they are shocked. They might change their mind and come to realise that it’s not a big deal, but this can take time. When I came out a bisexual my Mum said she couldn’t imagine me having a girlfriend fitting into our family. Now she’s very supportive and just happy I have someone who makes me happy. I have friends who have had to walk away from unsupportive family but have found people who accept and support them to become chosen family. You can choose what is right for you.

Do you have any friends or family you could talk to about this? If you are feeling like life is not worth living please reach out to someone you trust. HERE is a link to a list of LGBTQ support lines and HERE you can find support with housing. You can also look at HERE or call 988 for support if you are feeling suicidal.

Things are difficult at the moment but you can have a brilliant future ahead of you filled with people who accept you for who you are.