Came out to my mom a few days ago. Being 34 and somewhat successful, I was not afraid at being confronted (if there was one) or even being disowned. Me : *dragging my mom aside* Ma, I need to talk to you about something. Mom : What is it? Problem at work? Me : No lah. Nothing of that sort. This is something quite personal. Mom : Come sit down. (She led me to the dining table and poured a glass of iced coffee for me). Ok. Now tell. Youre scaring me already (after she realized I had this worried look on). Me : Errrrrr...........I am.........errrrrr Mom : You are what ?!? OMG! What is it ? Me : (Closing my eyes) I am gay. *After saying that, with my eyes still closed, I didnt even hear a thing from her. I was thinking to myself Oh God! Shes speechlessly devastated. Oh God! No No No!. The suddenly she spoke Mom : Haiyah! You really freaked me out for a bit back there (slapping my hand). * I opened my eyes to look at her and she had this smile on her face instead of looking sad and disappointed. Me : Why are you smiling ? This is serious okay ? Mom : Its serious when you have committed a crime like robbery or murder or even rape. I actually have been waiting for this day you know ? See if you are man enough to tell me. *I was very surprised at her positive reaction and not to mention the things that she said. Me : You mean youre not angry? Disappointed? Depressed? Felt as if youve failed to raise me properly? Mom : Haiyah! Its like that one lar. As your mom, I have to accept the order of things. Things that are natural to you. It doesnt matter if we find it peculiar. Most importantly, you are comfortable in your own skin. By the way, I knew for a few years already so this is not newsflash for me okay? Me : But how did you know ? TELL! Mom : For me to know and for you to find out okay? hahaha..... *I sulked a bit but boy was I greatly relieved. It felt as if a large pile of concrete being lifted off my shoulders. Mom : Dont worry. Whatever it is you are still my son. Just that I wont be getting any extra daughter-in-laws anymore. But 2 of your brothers have given me that so youre officially off the hook. Relax lah. No big deal really. Me : Im very sorry mom. Really sorry. Mom : Haiyah! Dont be silly. Now lets go out and let me scout for future son-in-laws. Or you have your own candidate already? Must bring back show me! Hehehehe. Me : AWKWARD! I love my mom because she has always been there for me and my 2 brothers through thick and thin. Im not so concerned with my dad as he is the easy-going type. Whatever that is ok with her, has to be ok with him too. I dare not wish the same for all of you out there but when we believe in ourselves, it always get better. Just need to be brave to face it. We cant hide forever. Just have faith and hope for the best. [Malaysia]
Posted on: Wed, 03 Sep 2014 12:01:40 +0000
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