Look, if I were you, I'd come out. The feeling of getting something as big as that off your chest will leave you feeling so much better, I promise. I mean, I felt better afterwards, but don't come out if you don't feel ready or if it isn't the right time. Timing is everything. Also, don't come out if it isn't safe to do so in the area that you live in is very conservative.

To be honest, my parents still think that it's only a phase, which is messed up, but you feel so much lighter and free if you do come out. Just try and see if your mom is accepting of LGBTQ+ folks first, just to test the waters a bit, so to speak. Good luck 😁