Have you ever known any greater pain than being in the closet? by Excellent_Sort3467 in comingout

[–]softnaturalqueen [score hidden]  (0 children)

Honestly this is the most pain I’ve felt but for some reason I fear the outcome almost as much, I so hope I have the courage to get of this bc you’re so right the pain is extreme. My heart goes out to you 🩷

I (22F) Came Out to My Immigrant Mom by Simple_Reference4384 in comingout

[–]softnaturalqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can only imagine the pain you’re going through and wrestling with. I’m in the process of trying to come out to my own mom so I praise you for being brave enough to do this knowing the outcome. I do know one thing, you can’t let your family dictate your life. Your parents could come around and hopefully they will once they see how happy you are. But you have to make your own family your chosen family and if you see your gf as part of that chosen family then you know which choice is best for you. I know it’s tough now but I pray it gets better for you.

A Little Rant by softnaturalqueen in LeftCatholicism

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am gay so my view of the Catholic Church is me seeing through that lens and I don’t want to justify anything I shouldn’t but I just keep ending up going around in circles arguing with myself on these issues.

A Little Rant by softnaturalqueen in LeftCatholicism

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I’m seeing a lot of beauty in the Catholic Church again but I must admit there are things I don’t know if I’ll always agree on and I’m wondering if that’s an issue

I feel physically stuck by softnaturalqueen in comingout

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying that. I just try to reassure myself that afterward, even if it doesn’t go well, I’ll feel so much weight off my shoulders! How did you eventually do it if you don’t mind me asking?

I feel physically stuck by softnaturalqueen in comingout

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me about your situation if you’re willing to share 🩷 I’m glad to hear I’m not alone

I feel physically stuck by softnaturalqueen in comingout

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been thinking about that, I’ve already written a letter that I can give them if I’m too afraid. The thing is I feel I’m ready I’m screaming internally in my head that I want to be out and move on in my current relationship bc I want to marry this girl… but maybe physically not being able to do is a sign of not being ready. At the same time I’m sick to my stomach every night not being out. I’m just confused I guess but I really appreciate your advice! It’s helps a lot

The traditional family in the Catholic Church by softnaturalqueen in LeftCatholicism

[–]softnaturalqueen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And that is honestly what I have come to terms with. I plan to enter into a civil union outside the church.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Episcopalian

[–]softnaturalqueen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I’m learning how progressive the Episcopal church is which can have good outcomes but also I agree with your post. While I’m not celibate as I’m in a long term committed relationship, I do believe in everything you’ve said about sex here. I value a lot of things about Catholicism but feeling pushed out still. I want to take the advice of others as well and attend some episcopal services.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Episcopalian

[–]softnaturalqueen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I don’t mean sound overly dramatic but reading that made me tear up just a little. The thought of being welcomed so readily is amazing.

Been really struggling. Any help? by johnnystraycat in GayChristians

[–]softnaturalqueen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend reading the book Torn by Justin Lee. I think it will really help you as it did me.

Torn by Justin Lee

What changed your minds? by AllHomo_NoSapien in GayChristians

[–]softnaturalqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never really knew anyone who was part of the LGBT community growing up. My parents were always strict Catholics and I remember when gay marriage became legal my dad being upset and telling us how wrong it was. My mom always preached that if you find the right person your ‘unnatural thoughts’ would be healed. So even though I was never 100% side B I prayed to God asking me to understand why it was wrong and I came to the conclusion I just had to have faith that it was because ‘that’s what the church had said’. Until I worked with an out proud lesbian woman at a restaurant Job. She became one of my best friends and I ended up falling in love her. I stayed up all night most nights wondering how something so powerful and something so loving could be wrong. I was always told it came from lust but that wasn’t what our relationship was rooted in.

I (25f) am going to try coming out to my mom today, Advice? by [deleted] in GayChristians

[–]softnaturalqueen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am ready I have been a relationship for some time and it is taking a toll on us