I think I am ignorant?

Question

I have always thought that if a person came out to there family and friends it may be difficult, they may get a lot of ****, even be kicked out ( I know that for sure ) but at the end of the day, if they stuck to their guns it'd all work out?

Not only that, but when people complain on here about being afraid of coming out when they have no reason to believe there family will be against it I just think they are over-reacting.

Am I ignorant?

Answer 1

yea

Answer 2

There are no guarantees of a positive outcome.

The answer to your question would depend on how you define success. If your only goal was to come out, then you've achieved total success. However, people are worried about the consequences for such a revelation. They are worried that the cost of coming out might outweigh the benefits.

If history teaches us anything, its that coming out doesn't always work out the way we want it to. There are some people who will never accept you no matter how persistent you are.  

Answer 3

No, you're not being ignorant, but maybe a bit idealistic.  I agree that in the long run, coming out is the best plan.  But for some who are vulnerable, it's not always a good first step until they're financially ready.

I got lucky.  A lot of us didn't.

Answer 4

yes you are being ignorant.  More people I know have had negative coming out experiences than positive.  I have a negative one and it took 3 years to try to put the pieces back together.

Answer 5

Yes.  Fears are fears.  They are not always rational!!  :@)

Answer 6

you ARE ignorant.

Have the common sense of a brick wall. falling down because of moss infestation

WAIT>>> no such thing as common sense because if sense was common then everyone would have it.... AND obviously, YOU DON'T

Answer 7

Well, first of all, we're all ignorant about one thing or another, so you're not alone.

Yes, I do believe you're ignorant. You need to understand that there will be such a wide range of reactions, as humans can differ greatly from one another. If you do not know the person's exact situation, you simply cannot pass judgment. Some parents will be accepting and supportive, while others will be the antithesis of that, and may even become violent.

There are far too many factors to list, or even consider when making a rash judgment.

I prefer to save my judgment for something more important, like the fact that I severely dislike asparagus. :)

Answer 8

Yes, you are. You have no idea what it's like for a g*y person to come out. So don't make those assumptions.