Tilikum wrote: I have a very christian family and they're very anti-equal rights so I don't know how or even if I should do this, so I figured I could come here for help seeing as none of you know me in real life and therefore cant hurt me. Any help would be so appreciated, thank you for your time.
I'm a Christian. Been one since I was little and very much by the Bible and I don't know how to say this without being insulting to your family.
Your family, no matter what, should love you for who you are and who you choose to be and who you feel that you are. The Christian faith preaches love and appreciation of the fellow human being as is taught in the Bible. If they follow their faith and if they do their best to stick to what is taught, then they too should follow those basic principles. While they may not agree with what you have decided, they should still love you and walk with you as you grow.
My advice? Don't lie and don't hide it because that can create more issues than coming out in the first place. Be honest with them. Let them know your worry about their misunderstanding especially since they are anti-rights. Honesty. Just honesty, honesty, honesty. I don't know your family, and I don't know your familial dynamics though so like what others have said, time it. Be sure that the moment is okay and that the situation is going to be safe for you. I really hope and pray that your family supports you and gathers around you!
Good luck my dear and keep being you