Newsgroups: soc.motss
Subject: just came out
Date: 31 Aug 1996 21:08:09 -0400

I don't know if this is the appropriate newsgroup but I just came out to
my parents last week.  needless to say they didnt take it well.  Ive been
spending the last few years coming to grips with who i was and feeling
positive about myself.  Now in one weekend trip home, my parents have made
me depressed, ashamed and suicidal.  I see the hurt in their eyes and i
just want it to make it go away.

They want me to see a shrink, to find my 'true' sexuality.  If i go i'm
admitting  am
'sick' and need help.  If i dont then i will hurt them more.  any ideas on
what i can do or where i can go for help?  Most of my friends are straight
or their parents were cool about their coming out.