“Knew That I Was a Little Bit Different”: Megan Rapinoe Opened Up on Coming Out to Her Mother About Her Sexuality

The USWNT star Megan Rapinoe is one of the best wingers in the women’s national soccer team. She is famous for her incredible leadership skills and tactics on the field. Another aspect that separates her from her contemporaries is her activism. Megan always stands by whatever she truly believes in. However, getting to that point came with a lot of struggles.

Megan has been open about her identity. She came out publicly in 2012 but knew she was gay from the first year of college. Even though society has progressed, people still don’t feel comfortable talking about such topics.

Megan Rapinoe received support from her mother

Ever since Megan Rapinoe came out publicly, she has been an LGBTQ ally. She participates in various events focused on garnering support for the community. Megan has been an outspoken advocate, fights for social causes along with her soccer career, and talks about such topics as she did not have a supportive community during her youth. The former Olympic gold medalist revealed the role her mother played in understanding her when she was a child.

Rapinoe did a photo shoot with the Bazaar Magazine in May 2021, followed by an interview. She answered many questions covering a wide range of topics. Even though Megan was from a strict household, she still found space to express herself. Despite the topic of gender identity being suppressed from discussions during that time, Rapinoe’s mother understood her. “We didn’t have any kind of progressive language around expressing your identity,” said Rapinoe

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Speaking about the support she received from her mother when she came out revealing her sexuality, Rapinoe said, “But from a young age, my mom really understood me. I think she knew that I was a little bit different.”

Megan’s fight for change

Since Megan Rapinoe rose to fame, she has been actively participating in bringing changes into society. Be it fighting for a social cause or be it, supporting a progressive movement, Megan has been vocal about it and that too, fearlessly. Without worrying about criticism or opinions coming her way, the champion player speaks up for what she believes.

Through her inspiring activism, she has motivated her contemporaries to speak up, too. From sports sensations to Hollywood celebrities, Megan has an unmatched influence. Previously, Hollywood celebrity Natalie Portman revealed that Megan helped her open up to her son and change his understanding of the current world.

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