For those with kids, how did you come out to them? How did they take it?
Right after I spoke to my ex --- all fired up and stuff (tears) - I decided NOW it's the moment to speak to my son.
It would have been less than kind to leave him out in an orbit, his mom knowing and him being side-stepped.
The initial reactions are usually quite supportive; it's like telling someone like you have cancer or some such.
It is only after a while and having to parry x-number of questions that it really sinks in and only THEN begins the period of digesting and assimilating of what the HELL you actually been telling them!
Some folks got very righteous in their Christian ideas (not my son though) and came with all sorts of anti-arguments, (born with a penis, the Lords decision, don't touch, etc.) and then the process starts of who is willing to go with you - and who labels you as too 'unsuitable' to maintain further contact.
BTW, male and female turned out pro and con in pretty balanced numbers.
That is my experience in a nut shell.
Axélle
My kids were 18 (daughter, known here as Your Humble Savant) and 20 (son) when I came out.
My daughter reacted with much joy and happiness. I'd say we're closer now than before.
My son was a little more reserved but still accepting. My ex told me that he confided in her that it creeped him out a little but he wasn't sure why. He just needed a little time.
Thanks Connie Anne and Axelle.
I was hoping someone had some experience with kids in their mid teens (my daughter is 15, son is 16. I'm going to have to come out to them in the next few days and I could use any help I could get.