Just a heads up, if it sounds like I'm bragging about the fact my mom had a good reaction, I'm not. The last thing I want to do is trash on the people who have had negative reactions when coming out to their parents. So before I say anything, I just want to say that there are people that will accept you for being bi. Hell, everyone here does as far as I know. It's just that my experience happened to be positive, and I don't want it to seem like I'm "showing off." That isn't my intention; I'm just really excited. And if you need someone to make you feel accepted, feel free to chat with anyone here (me included!).

So, bit of backstory. I go to therapy. I also previously told my therapist and most of my friends that I'm bi, but no family prior to today.

End of backstory.

So, I had therapy today (it was virtual. No outdoors for me today. There's sorta this pandemic going around, so yeah) and my mom was involved in this one. Now, we talked about me potentially dating people and things like that (which is exactly what I intended).

I was nervous as hell. Now, I grew up in a family that wears open mindedness on their sleeves. This should relieve some stress, and it probably did...but sexuality is still a big, stressful thing to talk about. The best way I can describe it is like if I was lifting one anvil (since I already know my parents would be accepting) vs someone lifting two anvils (since they may not know if their parents are accepting). Yeah, I undeniably am lifting the lighter load, but an anvil is still an anvil. Anyway, I'm carried away (guess I have too much excitement. 😅)

My therapist, probably seconds away from logging off, was stopped by me.

It was now or never. And never wasn't an option in my mind.

Me: "I have one last thing I want to tell my mom." And the rest just... Idk if it came out naturally or not, but I know the words "I'm bisexual" definitely escaped my lips. My therapist was proud of me (then logged off a bit later because she couldn't stay online with us forever) and my mom almost cried happy tears. Me and her had a pleasant, multi-hour conversation about bisexuality as she did a bit of research on the topic.

I also hope you guys don't mind, but I told my mom about the r/bisexual subreddit and how you guys are all some of the sweetest people I've ever met. I doubt she's going to join (she does not use Reddit to my knowledge), but you guys really did make a positive difference for me. While it may seem like I found you guys, really you guys also helped me find, well, me.

TL;DR: I told my mom I'm bi, and she was very happy. I'm also very thankful I found you guys. Keep on being you! :D