I'm sure there's a million posts like this but I'm struggling to find the strength to come out to my family. My ex and I separated almost 2 months ago now. He's is my biggest supporter and ally. We still live together as we share a toddler together. I have started hanging my lesbian flag up and have my own little pride corner in my room.

Now, my mom and brother come over quite a bit. To be honest, I don't expect them to understand. My mom still whispers when she says "gay" and some other things that show me still is still pretty far behind. She also tends to gossip and ponder about my cousins sexuality behind his back (he never mentions girls or brings anyone to family events) My brother has some mental health issues that he isn't handling properly and we've come to verbal throws over various things the past few years. He tends to overstep and say shit he has no right to talk about.

I'm already in therapy with a queer therapist and she's amazing. I already did the hardest part of telling my ex and ending our decade long relationship.

I don't know if I'm looking for advice, stories, solid6or what but I'm really struggling with this aspect.