not exactly rainbow high

[chanter1944]

Then again, not exactly rainbow low either.

I finally got round to telling Mom about being bi. I ended up spilling the beans on Tuesday, in the middle of the thirty minutes of walking exercise she's gotten me into since I've been home--the walking's really not bad at all, truth be told. I started out by asking if some time before I go back to uni, could she, Dad and I have a conversation. She guessed where I was headed, as I've alluded to it once or twice before and let's not go into that failed attempt at admission last summer... ahem. For a minute or... several I was afraid we'd end up going round and round the same circles we have before, but after talking a few things out she at least accepted the idea. I agree with her that awareness is an ongoing process, but I am who I am. At least she knows now, and the telling didn't go over as terribly as I was afraid it might. Inside the rainbow, anyone? *cough* forensicators *cough*.

Now I'm trying to figure out how and when to tell Dad. I'd like to get it said before I go back to whitewater in a week, and I've asked Mom to be there when I do the admitting--call it moral support from someone who already knows and is if not thrilled, at least halfway to OK with everything. I *really* hope it doesn't go terribly...

but that's one told, at least.

Comments

[jben.livejournal.com]

hey, congrats on telling your mom. i know that took a lot of guts. im proud of you! im sure telling your dad will work out just fine too.

i miss you! we need to have some serious 4n6 fun once we're back. thank god there will be the trip to Mankato the first weekend after the first week of classes. YAY!

[jewelledfairy.livejournal.com]

Ditto on what Ben said. I know it took lots of courage. Miss you!

[leesm19.livejournal.com]

Carlie...I'm proud of you too, girl. Hell, honesty is never easy...you've more guts than I:) I'm sure stuff with your dad will go alright too...I don't know what your house is like, but talking to my mom about anything is always way harder...she's the more judgmental one:) Just remember, they're your parents...they love you:) Besos y abrazos, chica!:)

[lilsinger-95.livejournal.com]

I applaud you for your courage to be who you are to those who matter to you. I hope the conversation with your dad goes well, and I hope you find acceptance. Take care.