1. When you're not out to everyone yet (even if everybody already knows):
parents: we know you're gay me:
2. This moment of panic:

3. And this quick exit:
me when im in the closet and someone in my family says "well at least no one in this family is gay!"
4. This enormous responsibility:

5. This lost opportunity:

6. And this one too:

7. The moment you find your real family:

8. This sad introduction:
When you're not out yet so your boyfriend has to introduce you to his family like this
9. This act of deep deep denial:

10. This fist-clenching dinner conversation:

11. This big fat lie:

12. This little ditty:
When you're not out to your family yet & they ask if you have a boyfriend or like any boys
13. This moment of silence:

14. This face-stuffing diversion:

15. Just... this:

16. This quick lesson:
When you're not out yet and your cousins ask if you're gay at a family event
17. And this holiday outfit:

18. This truly inspirational teaching moment:
My family: what the fuck does LGBT even mean? Me:
19. This cry for help:

20. This brave and silent stand:

21. And, of course, this Oscar-nominated performance:
