You may not say for a while. After children come out to their families, families also begin to come out to themselves, and this is a very personal process. Many of us need time to adjust and embrace this information before we tell others. On the other hand, coming out to the persons we can truly trust and think that can understand us will support us in our acceptance and understanding processes, and this actually accelerate the process. At this point, it is important to attend the meetings of the Ankara Rainbow Families Association and share the experiences and feelings with other family members who have experienced similar processes. Once we can share our own stories in a positive way, it is more likely for others to understand and support us.
