i really really want to tell my mom but i am absolutely terrified. i’ve known i was gay from a young age, but ive kept it hidden all this time. i love my family so much but they are extremely homophobic. my mom isn’t so much but i truly think my dad would disown me. i want to tell them about my gf because she doesn’t wanna be a secret (everyone apart from my parents know about her) but im extremely scared. i don’t live with them or depend on them anymore. but my mom is my best friend and idk what id do without her. my parents are getting older and i want to share my love life with them but i just don’t want to say anything if its going to cause issues. but on the other hand i dont wanna keep my gf a secret. i just need some words of advice and wisdom. i have visibly queer/gay friends who my parents love and dont treat differently, but i just have this inkling they won’t be as understanding because im their daughter. especially since my dad is super religious (my mom isn’t) my gf already told her parents about me and i just feel like i need to do the same.