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My Mom Is Disgusted With The Way I Look

I have long hair, wear skinny jeans and I got my nose and both ears pierced. So, I have all the things that my parents hate. My mom keeps accusing me of being gay only because of my style. She constantly hits me with homophobic slurs and harsh comments, even though I’m straight.

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Gintare is a project manager at Bored Panda. Here, she coordinates the project based on true teenagers' stories called Dear Diary. She graduated with a BA in Information And Communication and MA in New Media And Digital Culture. Before joining Bored Panda, she was creating social documentaries and working as a journalist. Her greatest inspiration is people who dare to be different. And well, she truly believes that some great stories actually start with a salad. By the way, she laughs more than she talks. True story.

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Jo Choto 5 years ago

It's sad that your mom can't accept you the way you are. I think she is more scared what other people think. The fact is, being gay isn't wrong or bad, and it's not a slur. Maybe you could tell her that one day.

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Eric Lambrecht 5 years ago

She isnt gay.......

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Christine 5 years ago

What kind of mother does that? Should love your kids for who they are and how they choose to live that includes dress.....I think his mum is emotionally abusive. She has serious issues

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Mia Cardenas 5 years ago

How awful

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