We are Human: Coming Out Colorful

I want to be out...

I came out to my mom a few months ago. I was so nervous, I was flat-out afraid. I didn't know what her thoughts were, but I knew she had a good friend who is gay and was recently married. It was just the two of us, and I sent her a text. It said simply that I was bisexual. She was confused at first, but didn't ask about it. Flash forward to the next night, she comes into my room and asks me what brought this on, and she told me I can't tell anybody that I am, or I'd be shunned, ignored, and bullied. She said that everyone can think someone of their gender is attractive, but that doesn't mean anything. She went on to say how my life will be ruined if I tell anybody about it. I haven't brought it up since then, and only my friends know. I want to be out, but after that episode, I won't bring it up at home.