DH and I went up to bed last night to find a note from dd (15) telling us that she is bisexual. She thought she was for a long time as she has crushed on boys and girls but having researched it and talked to her friends she is now sure and has been for a year or so. She feels much more confident now that she has accepted this (and we have both noticed a change in her attitude and behaviour). She couldn't bring herself to say the words out loud to us even though she knew we'd probably be OK with it.
First reaction was to be delighted that she told us - it can't have been an easy thing to do. Second reaction is ....nothing really. I have no negative or positive reaction to the news. I went in to talk to her - just gave her a hug, thanked her for telling me, told I loved her and if she ever wanted to talk she could.
Am I supposed to be shocked? Is it weird that it doesn't bother me? Does it mean I am an uncaring parent. What does she need from me? Confused.
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IrianofWay · 10/01/2015 10:59
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