Share Narelda, whose father is a reverend in a Uniting Church, said it took her three years to come out to her family. 'When I came out, my mum said, "I'll never be able to accept this, but I will always love you." At the time I thought that's as far as it would go,' she explained. Struggles: The 45-year-old, who is set to host SBS's coverage of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras this year, revealed she finally came out to her family at 21 after struggling to accept her sexuality. Pictured: Narelda with her partner, filmmaker Stevie Cruz-Martin