Q: Since I told my mum I was bi-sexual, she's been acting really weird around me. I know she's okay with the fact that I am, as she told me and she seemed slightly happier to know what was getting me down for so long. But now a week has passed and she seems to be avoiding me, picking on me, choosing my sister over me, and just generally teasing me. But, then I have another problem. I'm really not sure how to tell my dad that I'm bi-sexual. I don't really know his view on the matter where as I knew my mum would probably be alright with it. I told my mum by writing her a letter, but I don't live with my dad so the letter really isn't an option. I don't want to tell him face to face because I just won't be able to do it. Please help...What can I do about my mum and how can I tell my dad :( I'm not ashamed of it. I'm just really worried about how they will react.
A: You are right your mum is probably totally cool with it but she might still need a bit of time to adjust to the idea, she comes from a different generation when being gay or bisexual wasn't as openly accepted. Just talk to her and tell her that her attitude towards you seems to have changed. As for telling your dad, I'm always of the opinion that if people cant accept you for who you are then that's their problem. If you don't live with him then you can always post the letter to him, then you don't have to do it over the phone or face to face. He may take a little longer to accept it but i'm sure he will get there in the end. Goodluck.