According to (Anthony R. D'Augelli ,Scott L. Hershberger ,Neil W. Pilkington.)   “Those who had disclosed reported verbal and physical abuse by family members, and acknowledged more suicidality than those who had not “come out” to their families.” If gays come out to family members there is a possibility they will be hated, criticized, and may even be abused. Taking this chance is something that many gays must deal with but may not always take. I chose this topic because I myself am bisexual and had to “come out” to my parents. I was however, thankful enough to having a family that did not criticize me and accepted me for me. Although not all families will be like this because maybe they just can’t understand their child’s choice. How do you think you would feel if your parents did not accept you? I want the world to see how hard gays have it “coming out” to their families. Also what families may do or say to their sons, daughters and used to be loved ones after they have “come out”. While everyone may not want to know, I think it is an important topic about something that happens often.  

 Cited:

D'Augelli, A. R., Hershberger, S. L. and Pilkington, N. W. (1998), LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES: Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Its Consequences. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Oct. 10, 12. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1037/h0080345/abstract