What do I do now?!?

[arlene123]

So my 17 year old daughter has just told me that she is sure she is gay. I think I handled the announcement ok. I told her that it didn’t change how much I love her and that I was proud of her for opening up to me. But what should I do now, I don’t want to put pressure on her by over reacting but I don’t want to do nothing and have her think I’m not taking her serious!! WWYD??

The only thing I would do if you didn't already is tell her that you hope she knows any girlfriend is always welcome.

well done for handling the situation so well, I would treat her normally but I wouldn't pretend nothing has happened. you could remind her that she can talk to you about anything and that you will always love and accept her.

I dont think there is any thing you need to do but treat your daughter as you usually do and be loving and supportive.

I came out as bisexual to my mum on my 14th birthday while we were out shopping for it lol! She just said “fancy telling me that here, whatever makes you happy makes me happy”. and that was that. She never went overboard and brought it up or said anything but I knew any time I needed to talk to her I could. Just let your daughter know if she ever needs you, you are there to listen and you support her. That’s the best thing you can do - just be her Mum. I hope she’s happy and I’m sure she feels a bit better now she’s told you and you’ve been accepting

There's nothing to do. Just follow your dd lead.

You don't need to do anything more, you've already given her the best reaction she could have hoped for

Just mention casually that any partner of hers is always welcome, and you're there for her if she ever needs to talk. But I'm sure she knows that.

If she'd said to you "by the way mum I'm straight" you wouldn't feel the need to do anything so what could you possibly do different? She's exactly the same person as she was and it sounds like you've handled things perfectly by not making a fuss.