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I CAME OUT TO A CONSERVATIVE! So, I CAME OUT TO MY GRANDPA! WHOOP! Emoticon: Grin :D
It was funny. To me any way.
We, like always, were in a dispute about gay rights and how it is/isn't a sin.
He was all, "Gays are terrible people who end up as rapists and murderers! It's one of the worst sins! God created man for woman and woman for man. Marriage was made by God! Not humans! Gays shouldn't be able to get married. There should be no separation of church and state! I hate our constitution for allowing freedom of religion! Blah Blah BLAH!"
I, obviously, protested the point. I said that there are even gay Christians who love God. That they aren't mean and evil and terrible. That there're just normal, loving people.
He said, "Name one."
OHHHHHHHHHHHH! Oh! Oh! You can see where this is going!
I was all, "Really, now? You really want me to name one? Do you, now?"
He said, "Yeah. Name ONE."
I said, "Okay, I will."
I paused for a while and contemplated my decision. I was so tempted just to burst out in anger, but I decided to think about this rationally, so that I wouldn't do anything I would regret later on.
He interrupted my thought process and said, "Well, name one!"
I said to my grandmother who knew about my sexual orientation, "Grandma, should I name one for him?"
She said, "It's up to you."
"Fine! I'll name one!" I shouted and then paused for half a second, "ME!"
My grandpa gasped. He asked, "Well, you aren't having sex, are you?"
"No!" I jumped.
"Then how would you know?"
"It's not all about sex, ya know."
My grandma kept trying to tell him that I was just having "feelings" and I was just unsure and confused and questioning.
I argued with that by saying - basically - that I am pretty damned sure I know who I am.
He was all, "What did that psychiatrist talk to you about?"
I was like, "What?"
He said, "Oh, nevermind."
I said, "No, if you really wanna know, I was diagnosed with depression. Wanna know why? 'Cause I wanted to kill myself!"
"Then you definitely would have gone to hell!"
"Ugh!" I rolled my eyes.
"I'm just gonna have to pray for you. A LOT."
"I'm fine!" I disagreed.
"Well, you aren't having sex, are you?"
"I'm only 14! Do you really think I'm gonna be intimate at 14! I mean, I've had a girlfriend! I've kissed her! But, no, I have never had sex!"
Here ends that story!

Other than that, I DID get diagnosed with depression and am taking meds for it.
I think it's making me worse. Every day now, I get to the point where a seftey pin tip is always at my skin, and then I pull away because I remember how disappointed my role model would be with me.
Okay, that's it! I'm done ranting now. You can get back to doing what you do! Emoticon: Grin :D
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posted by Whitney on Monday 14 May 2012 at 1:54AM

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:: Lia47
:: QA9 Grand Elder
Wow. That's probably the most intense coming out story I've ever heard. I've had similar arguments with my grandfather, but nowhere near as heated. Never came out though. Anyway, I'm sure he'll see the error of his ways eventually. Good luck with him!
  Post: #649114 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 2:21AM
:: blacksummer
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Lizzie is having a bad self day, indefinitely. [Avatar]
You have got some spunk, muchacha Emoticon: Smile :)
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  Post: #649118 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 2:24AM
:: Whitney
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Well, this was just a brief explanation. I probably exaggerated somethings. Then again, I also understated somethings, so I guess it's even.
And, thank you, Lizzie for your compliment! Emoticon: Grin :D
What a privilege to be here on the planet to contribute your unique donation to humankind. Each face in the rainbow of colors that populate our world is precious and special.
  Edit: Whitney, Mon 14 May 12, 2:36AM
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:: FlutterSci
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Seriously, that was really brave of you. Don't sell yourself short Emoticon: Smile :)
"What a crazy random happen-stance!" -Dr. Horrible.
  Post: #649143 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 3:03AM
:: perdedor
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I love the title picture! Ahaha, so awesome.
Congrats on coming out to your grandpa! I'd never have the guts to do that – my family would react the same way, but a bit more extreme. Grr.
You're very brave for doing so ^^
We're all under the upper hand, and go mad for a couple grams. And we don't wanna go outside tonight.
  Post: #649193 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 9:47AM
:: kanga94
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Aww this is such a cute coming out story. I mean I love my grandpa, and I came out to him last year and he was shocked but he was happy for me and he said that it wouldn't change anything between us. Which was amazing, but I mean I'm so prou of you, because that is an extremely hard thing to say to someone but you did and maybe that will allow your grandpa to see from a different perspective and respect you for being so brave Emoticon: Smile :) I commend you
  Post: #649204 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 1:15PM
:: LaLaBlahSteph
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Emoticon: Rainbow Pride (p)!! thats awesome Emoticon: Smile :) as for the depression, im not sure i would say its always a good idea to go on meds, they may help but its not a good idea to get too dependent on them, in my point of view, its possible to work off of them, its hard but possible. i've made it this far without Emoticon: Smile :) me is bipolar
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  Post: #649237 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 6:15PM
:: ToriMagic
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Emoticon: Rainbow Pride (p) Emoticon: Rainbow Pride (p) Emoticon: Rainbow Pride (p)


I don't think my meds for depression are making it any better... well... it is, but I don't like it.
  Post: #649254 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 8:15PM
:: LadyKevin
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Nice job! I would have personally gone for the "hey grandpa I'm trans this is a lovely Thanksgiving dinner could you pass the pie?" move myself, but this one is still pretty good. Emoticon: Tongue :p
Lets dance to Joy Division.
  Post: #649267 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 9:21PM
:: SamIAm2
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I know this is going to sound awful, but part of me is glad that my grandpa isn't around to see my come out. Not that I don't love him and miss him terribly, even after 6 years, but I just hate letting people down....

Good for you for standing up to your grandpa though. That must have been hard. And I'm sorry to hear about your depression. If you ever need anyone to talk to, you can message me. Emoticon: Smile :)
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  Post: #649313 Link to this post, Mon 14 May 12, 11:57PM
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