Family Portrait

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts that I am the youngest in my family. I have 2 older sisters and an older brother (you have read a lot about him lately).
We know what my brother's view is about homosexuality, so I thought I would briefly mention some of the stuff my other lovely family members have said in the past.

My oldest sister was the first sibling I came out to, and the only one at this stage.  It was a couple of years back now, when I told them I had something to talk to them about.
We had dinner out at a cozy restaurant with her husband and kids - the kids went off to play in the game room while we had a chat.  My sister, as much as I love her, can be a little impatient.

So I began to attempt to tell her and her husband and this is what I got - "You're getting married? You're going overseas? You're pregnant? You're dying? You're gay?"

She seriously went through all of those things on the list because she couldn't wait for me to say what I needed to say. I find it funny that me being gay was the last thing on her mind.
She has tried to understand, but even after almost 2 years, it still makes her uncomfortable.

My brother - in-law, well he is totally accepting. So I thank him for his amazing support through all of this.

My other sister, is wrapped up in her own little world, and couldn't really care less about anyone but herself and doing what her boyfriend wants.  She thinks that gay, lesbian is disgusting - any talk of homosexuality and she will get extremely uncomfortable. My cousin (who is gay), he likes to make comments that he knows will make her uncomfortable. I don't particulary agree with his methods - I know that talking about it more with her will make no difference. One day I will tell her.

My dad, who is not only homophobic but racist too.  What a combination! He thinks that "all gay people should be taken out back and shot" - His words not mine.

My mum, well she is interesting. I remember a few years back now when Hayley Teal was on X Factor. My mum was like "Oh, I didn't know she was gay. She doesn't look gay" LOL!  I'm guessing she thinks that being pretty and dressing girly automatically makes you straight.  She likes Ellen and Portia - but I'm sure that is because it isn't any of her children. I am not expecting her to be over the moon about it, or accepting for that matter. But I'm not coming out for her benefit.

When I do finally tell them all, I will be doing it for me. So that I can start to move forward with my life and not feel like I am living two separate ones.