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Parents show a wide range in terms of their ability and willingness to accept their kid’s gender or sexual orientation, so some will need a lot more time and education to help them adjust than others. If your parents have a negative reaction to your news, you may want to give them some space and get yourself some support from a friend or someone else who already knows and accepts your identity. Remember that their initial reaction is not their forever reaction, and that they may need space, time and education in order to catch up and be more ready to embrace you for your full authentic self. Sometimes you may be happily surprised at how welcoming your parents turn out to be right from the start.