Being a part of any lgbtq+ community but having homophobic parents..

[viscid vessel]

I have Muslim homophobic parents and I still haven’t come out to them as I would get disowned, I’ve been wlw since I was 9 now I’m 13. It’s hard bc they ask me abt boys and stuff, I don’t like that. I think imma come out to them at 16? Maybe I would have a job in case they disown me? Im Js scared. Having more guy friends bc I’m lesbian makes other girls call me a pick me. I’m not. The guy friends of mine know im lesbian… idk what else to say maybe more later?

[flat flame]

My parents are also Muslim and I have reason to think they don't fully understand and/or support the lgbt community. I didn't come out to my family on my own terms, I was pressured into telling my father, who then told everybody else while I wasn't looking. I think there are a few things you need to clarify to yourself before you decide on telling them, if you do. I remember before my dad told everybody that I was bi, that I had no intentions of coming out, and that I would move away at uni and cut all ties. But that's irrelevant. You need to test the waters first, do a bit of reconnaissance. Make a sort of checklist in your head. Have they said aloud comments and remarks against the lgbt community? Have they been particularly outspoken and unashamed of these comments? What are either of their reactions to anything related to sexual orientation or gender? Coming out can be hit or miss, especially with religious parents. Hope this helped 🧡 stay safe queen

[signal rapids]

Here’s my honest advice: don’t come out yet

You need to have responsibility over your own life first before you can do that because if they disown you at your age right now, you will have nowhere to go (trust)

You should wait until you’re 18 or have some semblance of control over your own life (have your own source of money, have somewhere to stay, have good connections) before coming out

That way there’s no risk attached