u/chaotic_witch_bitch

My almost 13 year old daughter has been struggling recently with self harm. I knew she was hiding a secret but I wasn’t sure what it was. I have had a feeling since she was young she was at least sexually fluid. I also knew from a young age about myself and recognized some of the pain she was carrying as my own back then.

Well tonight at dinner we found self harm marks and when I called her therapist she said if they aren’t deep it might just be her trying to communicate. She finally sighed that she couldn’t keep it a secret anymore she is a lesbian. I said that’s wonderful and that I love her and support her.

She seemed excited to come out before pride and only wants her dad, me and, therapist to know. But I want to do something to make it special for her.

My own coming out was at 31 and wasn’t received well by my southern Baptist parents. So I have nothing to work with.

If anyone has anything I can do to make this a happy time full of support and love I would be so very appreciative.

I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR ADVICE, LOVE, AND SUPPORT. Seriously I have read every single comment (even if I haven’t had time to respond, I was sleepy and woke up to a hungry demanding 2 year old) but you have all given me so many things to do. We live in a red area but I was able to find support groups and I know we can travel a few hours to a pride event in a bigger city if she wants to go. And I am going to set up a whole bunch of just her and mom time to explore for books and events and just talk. Thank you all again so much. You taking your time to respond and help me, means the world to me.

Scary stories and west Texas folklore

Scary stories and west Texas folklore

My daughter just came out to me