Hi there, so here is my little situation, I have been identifying as graysexual for a while and have come out to my friends but not completely to my parents and sister. What I mean by not completely us that I have mentioned my sexuality to them but they seem to forget that this is what I identify with overtime even though this is what I am. Another thing is that they always insist that there is only a or b when it come to identifying yourself with either your sexuality or your gender Any advice?
Sorry this has taken so long time to answer. I, personally, have been unsure what to answer since this is a quite difficult situation, and I've been in somewhat similar ones and not known what to do. I still think I have some tips that could be helpful, and maybe some followers have some more tips?
So, first I'd recommend being unapologetically and openly graysexual and try to correct them when they say anything against it, or against anything other than this a or b being posible. I know its hard, but its possible to be quite casual about it. For example, if they say something like "they could be gay or straight" just add out loud "or asexual or bisexual or pansexual or graysexual or something else" or some variation of that. Bringing up famous people who come out as other stuff than gay, lesbian or binary trans could also help them get used to the idea.
When it comes to them seeming to forget that you're graysexual, you could try to come out to them again with a proper explanation and maybe some resources/links/articles to help them understand and remember. And/or you could try to just casually mention it more and hope they get used to it after a while.
I hope this helps, and that your family understands that there are a variety of orientations and genders, and that you're graysexual.
