Perhaps you are experiencing a variety of feelings: helplessness, shock, guilt, regret, etc. If you need any emotional relief or want to learn more about homosexuals, you can seek help from gay-friendly groups or join the “Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBTQ+) Forum for Parents” for more assistance. From another perspective, the fact that your child confessed this truth to you means that s/he trusts you and hopes to have your support.

Try to talk to your child about his(her) life experience so that you can better understand each other and become more intimate. Hug each other and tell your child that you will always love him/her.