I did it! I came out to my mother. I'd been trying to, but just couldn't bring myself to do so, for the past three months. But I finally did it, and I feel so much better! ^__^
She took it well. She insisted she still loved me, and would be supportive of whatever is needed for me to be happy. I had been worried that she might have been hurt by this, but she was more concerned than anything else. Honestly, I think the conversation was harder for me than it was for her. She said that she had known since I was little that something was off; in the back of her mind she had wondered if I was gay, as I have always had some odd mannerisms and never did act like the other boys, but never said anything. I guess that suspicion, though not entirely on the mark, may have nevertheless mentally prepared her for this. We also discussed therapy, depression, finding support groups, and where to go from here. She even offered to talk with my father if I wanted, as I'm still not sure how I will approach him about this. We're pretty sure he won't understand it, but will love and support me regardless.
Still, I'm so relieved this went well. ^_^
