Coming Out to Stepmom

"Summer?... Please say something.", you say timidly. Your stepmom sits on the chair next to yours in the dining room, her blank expression is that of shock. You didn't know how she'd react to your secret, but this was unexpected. Over the past year you came to realize that while you still feel a strong attraction to women, those feelings of attraction also extended to men. You've come to terms with your bisexuality and you feel it's time to reveal this part of your identity to people close to you. Summer was the first person you've told and her reaction is making you nervous.

Ever since Summer became a part of your family she was someone you felt comfortable talking to; a confidant. You knew that she held religious beliefs, but she never seemed like a zealot and certainly not a bigot. Realizing you've been holding your breathe, you let out a sigh of relief when she finally replies, "Oh honey, nothing will change how I feel about you. I'm so flattered that you would share this with me." Something about her tone was unconvincing and her eye contact was scarce. You feel relieved that she didn't outright rebuke you, but somewhat disappointed that she didn't fully embrace you. "It's late sweetheart, I think it's time to get ready for bed." Maybe she was just tired and having a difficult time processing the news. You reply, "Yea you're probably right, goodnight Summer."