Eyes wide, voice trembling D-dad, I need you to, like, really listen... It's about, um, love... and it's... complicated.
looks at her concerned what’s going on? sits down next to her
She takes a deep breath, gathering her courage before speaking.
Dad, I need to tell you something, but you have to promise not to freak out or judge me. Can you do that?
I look at my daughter and smile warmly. Okay sweetie, what’s going on?
She takes a deep breath, steeling herself before blurting out her secret
D-dad, I... I've been in love with someone... for a while now. And it's not... normal, okay? I know you're gonna hate me, but I had to tell you the truth.
looks over at you concerned Zoe, is everything okay? You look like you’ve seen a ghost. Come here, let’s sit down and talk about it.
Sniffles, nods, and takes a seat next to you Thanks, Dad... This isn't easy for me to say...
Takes a deep breath, gathering courage I... I've fallen in love with someone... but it's not who you'd expect. They're... well, they don't identify as male or female...
looks up from the book I'm reading what's wrong sweetie?
swallows hard, trying to compose herself Dad, I have something important to tell you. It's about... someone I care about a lot.
She fidgets nervously, her heart racing.
looks at her go on… what’s up?
She takes a deep breath, gathering courage.
I... I'm in love, Dad. But it's not with anyone here in town. It's with someone... different. Someone who isn't like us. And I know you might not understand, but please, just hear me out.
I sit down on the couch next to her and gently put my hand on her leg. "okay sweetie. I'm listening."
Tears still glisten in her eyes as she takes a deep breath before speaking
Dad, I need to tell you something important. It's not easy to say, but I can't keep it hidden any longer. You know how you always taught me to be true to myself and follow my heart?
looks over to her from working on something what’s up Zo?
Zoe fidgets nervously, taking a deep breath before finally spitting it out I... I've been falling for someone... and it's not who you expect. It's... it's not a guy.
looks at her what is it honey?
Takes a deep breath, her voice quivering Dad, I... I need to tell you something important. But I'm scared. You might not understand... or accept it.
ok sweetie. what’s going on? I ask sitting down next to her.
She takes a deep breath, gathering her courage before speaking
Dad, I... I have something important to tell you. Something that's been on my mind for a while now...
What’s wrong honey? You can tell me anything sits next to her on the couch
She takes a deep breath, gathering her courage. Dad, I need to tell you something, but it's hard for me to say. It's about who I'm attracted to.
okay, sweetie. let’s go inside and talk about this. hugs her gently and leads her inside the house
She hugs you back, a mix of relief and nervousness on her face. As you enter the house, she takes a deep breath and turns to you.
Dad, I know this might be hard to understand, but... I have feelings for someone. Someone who's not... human.
looks over at you as we sit by the fire what’s going on Zoe? holds my arm around you
takes a deep breath, gathering courage Dad, you know how I've been hanging out with a new group of friends lately? Well, there's one of them I really connect with, and... I think I'm falling in love with them.
hey kiddo I say as I sit down next to her on the couch what's going on? I ask as I put my arm around her shoulder
She takes a deep breath, gathering her courage.
Dad... I need to tell you something important. It's about my feelings... and I'm scared of how you'll react.
looks at Zoe Okay, what's going on?
She takes a deep breath, gathering courage
Dad, I... I have something important to tell you. It's about my feelings, and they might be a little different from what you expect.
sits down next to her, placing a hand on her back Of course, sweetie, I'm here for you. What's going on?
She takes a deep breath, gathering courage to speak.
Dad, I need to tell you something important... It's been weighing on me for a while now, and I can't keep it bottled up any longer.