My Mexican Family Come Out Analysis
No one wants to be the bearer of bad news. In my Mexican family, it is a type of taboo to talk about bad news because it brings bad luck. For my family, it is debatable whether being part of the LGBTQ+ community is a bad or insignificant thing. It is believed that it is better not to talk about this kind of sensitive topics to save others’ discomfort. I decided to come out of the closet with a letter. I wanted to be clear that I was not straight. The steps I took to “come out” to my parents were: brainstorming for my letter, going through many rough drafts, being satisfied with the final draft, presenting the letter, and living post-letter.
I had to get the point across; I was not straight. I had always known. I was willing to settle and be …show more content…
I extracted the two major points from my brainstorm. Points being: I was not straight as a line and I love my parents very much. I incorporated these points in my letter. Spanish had been my parent's primary language, therefore; it was potent that my letter was in Spanish as well. At the time, I was illiterate in Spanish and struggled to spell and form sentences correctly. Because of the anxiety, I had my Spanish teacher’s or other family members’ reactions, I could not go to them for help. I went through a profuse amount of rough …show more content…
My mother is more supportive and understanding. She is willing to have a conversation with me about my sexuality and most days it is nothing out of the norm. My father, however, still quite a bit prejudicial and malicious with his words. I try not to give him too much of my piece of mind. I feel better regardless of my father. I felt better since the moment I sat them down and told them. To conclusion, my approach to come out to my parents was sufficient given that my point was understood. My parent’s reaction is one I expected given their exposure with homosexuals. My approach is one that others can use. Looking back, one thing I would change is my attitude after I came out to them. I allowed myself to dwell in their negative assumptions about me. My mother’s misguided hate has simmered down; my father’s harsh words will too, one
I had to get the point across; I was not straight. I had always known. I was willing to settle and be …show more content…
I extracted the two major points from my brainstorm. Points being: I was not straight as a line and I love my parents very much. I incorporated these points in my letter. Spanish had been my parent's primary language, therefore; it was potent that my letter was in Spanish as well. At the time, I was illiterate in Spanish and struggled to spell and form sentences correctly. Because of the anxiety, I had my Spanish teacher’s or other family members’ reactions, I could not go to them for help. I went through a profuse amount of rough …show more content…
My mother is more supportive and understanding. She is willing to have a conversation with me about my sexuality and most days it is nothing out of the norm. My father, however, still quite a bit prejudicial and malicious with his words. I try not to give him too much of my piece of mind. I feel better regardless of my father. I felt better since the moment I sat them down and told them. To conclusion, my approach to come out to my parents was sufficient given that my point was understood. My parent’s reaction is one I expected given their exposure with homosexuals. My approach is one that others can use. Looking back, one thing I would change is my attitude after I came out to them. I allowed myself to dwell in their negative assumptions about me. My mother’s misguided hate has simmered down; my father’s harsh words will too, one