A lesbian and a Christian

Hi. I am also a lesbian and a Catholic. I’m not saying you have to believe this, but I don’t think God hated any of his people, and he made us the way we are. I think you could try to explain this to your family. And I understand the internal conflict you are facing. I hope that all goes well for you 💜

@KulaPitts I hope youre okay and i hope your family supports you when you tell them!

Know that no where in the bible actually condemns homosexual, despite what people might tell you about leviticus. Also know that coming out is not necessary, especially if it might put you in an unsafe position, I personally never came out to my parents in any official capacity but that doesn’t mean that i’m not gay.

I am a lesbian to very strict Christian parents! I get you must be feeling so overwhelmed right now! We are all here for you❤️

When I came out to my mom she told me she already knew and she told me I should pray more. I guess hoping that I'd pray the gay away. But I have never been attracted to a guy and I doubt praying would suddenly make me into guys. I feel you.

@KulaPitts Hey! I'm lesbian and christian too.

my advice would be to not even think about coming out unless you're fully independent. your coming out could go well, but it could also be bad yk.. so just make sure you're safe and have a place to go to in case anything happens.

maybe bring up something lgbt related (don't involve yourself in the narrative at all) and see their reaction? it'll help you judge the situation

@KulaPitts

I had this same concern when I came out (I came out later in life, as an adult) to people. I actually decided not to come out to some family members because of their viewpoints and concern about safety. Others, felt like they would support me, and others still I decided to come out to because they were the world to me and I didn't want to hide part of my identity from them. 

What I'm trying to say is that it's up to you on deciding who you share yourself with. Someone once told me early in my coming out is that no one is owed your coming out and that your queerness is a gift. 

Sending you love and I hope gentleness as you figure out what works and what you need <3