My mum :/

[Rainbow Dash]

I was playing Sims 3 earlier and my mum walked in my room. She said she thought the game was a cool idea. I showed her my sim I made and then showed her my sim's girlfriend (they're a lesbian couple) and my mum said "there's something wrong with you"

She knows I'm bi but she doesn't really seem to be completely comfortable with it. She thinks the idea of two people of the same gender having sex is disgusting. She has nothing actually against gay people but the idea turns her a bit sick. Hell, my sister lived here with her ex-girlfriend for years so it's hardly like she would throw me out if I had a girlfriend.

I just don't really like the fact that I know she thinks it's disgusting. I just don't like her thinking that anything to do with who I am is disgusting. It just makes me feel uncomfortable being around her at times :|

[Whisperingwillow]

Ah honey I'm sorry. I wish I knew what to say to help you feel better or to suggest something. All I know to say is -hug-

[.Heartfelt.Guardian.]

Hi there, I know it is hard to know your own parent thinks something to do with who you are is disgusting. Do you think she will ever open up to it more? If she were to know that it wouldn't change. I know a few peoples parents don't like it, most don't like it at all, some can deal with it, some can not, but I know some peoples parents do open up to it in time.

If you ever want someone to talk to about all this I am around if you need me, Id love to hear from you, and try to help the best that I can

Just remember, She can't change you, and I know it is your mom, but it is what makes you happy that matters.

Take care of yourself.

[Celestial.]

Hey Ceilidh.

I know it's hard when people support something in theory but find it harder to deal with in reality. I know quite a few people who claim to be completely okay with LGBT people, but still flinch when they see a gay couple kissing, or don't know how to react when someone close to them comes out. That's because it's easier to say something than live by it, and easier to live with it if it doesn't relate to someone they know. Does that make sense?

The thing is, this is who you are, and you can't change that. Sometimes it's hard for other people to accept that, but that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. I know how hard it is to be around people who don't openly attack your sexuality, so you can't exactly argue your point, but who aren't comfortable with it either, so you can't really relax.

There are a few things you can try. First, there's talking to her; maybe there's something you can say or do to help her become more open to it. If she won't listen to you, maybe there's someone else you could get to talk to her about it? You could even try finding her information (like leaflets or booklets) about being LGBT, so she can start to realise there's nothing wrong with it.

Above all, remember that you have nothing to be ashamed of. No matter what she thinks, there's nothing wrong with being bisexual, so just be proud of who you are. Take care.