Woman told her grandma she was bisexual — a few weeks later, granny stunned her with a priceless gift

Coming out and revealing your sexuality can be a vulnerable experience, especially when you have to do it in front of older family members. While some struggle with understanding, others embrace their loved ones without hesitation. One grandmother went beyond words, choosing to show her love and support in the most heartfelt way—by knitting a rainbow sweater for her bisexual granddaughter. Originally shared on Tumblr by user @sunatjexd, the post gained traction after being reshared on X by @cruzlworld, where it touched the hearts of many people.

The viral post featured a photo of the beaming grandma proudly holding up the colorful sweater alongside the caption, "I told my grandma I was bisexual a few weeks ago, and today she gave me this. My grandma made me a rainbow sweater." The wholesome moment resonated deeply with social media users and resulted in an outpouring of emotional responses. @sophhgallagherr shared, "I am literally sobbing. This is so cute. Look how happy she looks." @breathingmusicx added, "Wow, that's beautiful. If only I had a grandma like hers! I will be that grandma, though!" @RJ_Orlando12 said, "This has to be the most grandma thing to do ever in history." @cooperbeard12 wrote, "Tell your grandma she rocks! I am a social worker, and she is cooler than 90% of the people I work with."

@maryteatowel, who is a grandmother herself, said, "Damn. I'm a grandma, but I can't knit a jersey. Can I just buy rainbow tees and love my grandkids unconditionally instead?" Others wished they could experience such love and kindness firsthand. @EverlyAurora commented, "Where do I put my order in? For a rainbow jumper and a grandma like yours!" @daisymay1964 added, "You are extremely lucky to have such an exceptional grandma." The grandmother's exceptional gesture shows how something vulnerable coming out to family members can make a difference when they wholeheartedly accept you for who you are.

Another heartwarming example of this was shared by a young man named Travis about how his grandfather responded to his coming out. Travis had been nervous about opening up, unsure of how his grandpa would react. But his fears were put to rest when his grandfather replied with warmth and reassurance. He said, "Well, Travis, I guess you're saying you're 'coming out.'" He added that he had suspected it for some time but never wanted to pressure him into revealing it. He also made his stance on the matter clear, saying, "Your mom is right. We don’t care. We love you, want you to be happy, wish you success and will support you with whatever you choose to do with your life." Beyond acceptance, the grandfather offered wisdom and encouragement.

He said, "I just don’t want you to sell yourself short." His heartfelt message resonated with many online, particularly when he acknowledged the difficulty of coming out. He said, "I’m truly sorry you were afraid to approach us on this subject, especially if it caused you anxiety and stress. I told you several times in the past that you can talk freely with me about anything that concerns you." Not just that, the grandfather also welcomed Travis’s boyfriend, Enrique, with open arms, making it clear that he was part of the family. He added, "Enrique seems like a very nice guy, and he’ll be welcome here anytime."