Hiding sexuality- Lgbt without parents knowing

Hmm I guess so?

About 6 years ago, I hid being in a relationship with another girl for about 6 months, but couldn't take it anymore so finally came out to my mum as bi. She took this much better than I expected considering she's quite tradition and religious. We had a few blips early on but with time it got better. Anyway. fast forward 6 years and I'm engaged to the same girl that I mentioned and we're getting married in just under a year - my Mum can't wait for the wedding

My Dad passed away when I was 15, so a few years before I came out, but I think he would have taken it well (probably better than my Mum actually!)

No issues with extended family, friends, work colleagues etc. either. I know I shouldn't feel 'lucky' because it should be the norm - but reading some of the things I do like in this thread and online in general makes me feel pretty lucky. Most people are very accepting and supportive, if your parents aren't don't let that make you think that everyone is homophobic/transphobic, because they certainly aren't!

If anyone is being either verbally or physically abused, including neglected, by their parents, please please seek help and report it, it's not okay!

Just get a hair straightener

That's unusual.

Homophobia doesnt exist solely in the southern United States you know..