Quitting your family
Jan 14, 2020 13:04:57 GMT
Post by justinmj on Jan 14, 2020 13:04:57 GMT
Hello OutLifers!
This week we were inspired by this BBC News story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51048626
Mufseen has made the decision to quit family life, as he felt the toxic relationship was more harmful than having no relationship:
As LGBTQ+ people our relationships with our families can be complicated. Though some of us are blessed with understanding and supportive relatives, lots of us aren't. The question is, when is it the right decision? And if you have to make the leap, how can we ensure we're receiving love, support, and sense of belonging?
This week we were inspired by this BBC News story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-51048626
Mufseen has made the decision to quit family life, as he felt the toxic relationship was more harmful than having no relationship:
Mufseen came out to his family three years ago and says his relationship with his parents and siblings since then has been "strained" and "strange".
Mufseen lives in London, works in finance and is an LGBT activist, but feels forced to act differently around his parents in Brighton than he does his friends.
He has been financially independent from his family since moving to London.
"Every time I go to my family it feels like I'm reduced to being a closeted kid again for a few days," he says.
"That's a really damaging thing for me because it really affects my self-confidence."
Mufseen lives in London, works in finance and is an LGBT activist, but feels forced to act differently around his parents in Brighton than he does his friends.
He has been financially independent from his family since moving to London.
"Every time I go to my family it feels like I'm reduced to being a closeted kid again for a few days," he says.
"That's a really damaging thing for me because it really affects my self-confidence."
As LGBTQ+ people our relationships with our families can be complicated. Though some of us are blessed with understanding and supportive relatives, lots of us aren't. The question is, when is it the right decision? And if you have to make the leap, how can we ensure we're receiving love, support, and sense of belonging?