Aunty, I Need to be OUT!

My religious family is a problem

James Finn
Sep 6, 2018 · 5 min read
Aunty Jimothy is as out as… But that’s not always smart!

Dear Aunty Jimothy,

I’m a 20-year-old lesbian in college, active in our LGBTQ society. I just got a serious girlfriend, and we love each other. My parents are very religious, and I’ve hidden other relationships from them since high school, because I’m afraid of what they might do if they know I’m gay. What should I do?

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