Benefits of Coming Out to Your Parents

Awkers, everybody will have the opportunity to come out at some point in their lives. Whether you’re a ghey, a furry, a comic book enthusiast, or someone who appreciates the band Metro Station on an entirely non-ironic level. You will be presented with a choice. Do I hide my secret, or do I let it out. I SAY LET IT OUT! Get it off your chest. You’ll feel instantly better.

Some people, like your parents, might not understand at first. It will be difficult for a while, but believe me there are long term benefits to coming out. It’s been a few years for me and I’m just starting to see some of the advantages. By my experience, if your parents are anything like mine, here’s what you can hope to expect…

After you come out to your parents:
Your mom will try to hook you up with her hairdresser, then her sister’s hairdresser.
Your dad will inappropriately reappropriate the word “fag” in drunken conversations.
Your mom will take it upon herself to cage dance with a tranny when you take her to a gay bar.
Your dad will start watching Project Runway and talking to you about it, a LOT.
Your mom will use correct pronouns when describing to her friends the time you took her to a trashy drag revue.
Your dad will accompany you to your favorite dive bear bar.
Your dad will take his shirt off at said bear bar to get you half-priced drinks.
Your mom will invite you to girls’ nights out to scope guys at martini bars.
Etc.

Awkers, parents can be surprising. Don’t underestimate their ability to cope/grow.
-Awk.nites