• Question: how do i help a family member come out as gay

    Asked by anon-216537 to Olly, Jasmin, Dennis, Caroline on 10 Jun 2019.
    • Photo: Jasmin Moon

      Jasmin Moon answered on 10 Jun 2019:

      I don’t have any first hand experience of helping someone to do this but obviously it is a big moment for that person and they can only do it when they are ready to.
      I think as long as you can show them that you are supportive and understanding both before and after they come out then you’re doing the best you can.

    • Photo: Dennis Relojo-Howell

      Dennis Relojo-Howell answered on 10 Jun 2019:

      I think I can answer that well – I’m gay. Acceptance is the key here. You have to let that person realise that being gay is nothing to be embarrassed about; that being gay doesn’t mean that they are inferior to other people.

    • Photo: Caroline Brett

      Caroline Brett answered on 10 Jun 2019:

      Be kind, be accepting, and support them whatever happens 🙂

    • Photo: Oliver Clabburn

      Oliver Clabburn answered on 10 Jun 2019:

      Be there for them. Listen to them. Support them.

      I’ve no first had experience of this, but I have a few close friends who have experienced this. I know it was really hard for them so expect your family member is in a similar boat. Like Dennis said, the important thing is to let them know that coming out doesn’t mean that they are inferior and that it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Whatever their sexuality is- it’s cool… and really cool that they can be open about it!

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