Story #1302

When I came out, my friend and I were walking to 7-11. She said the word “straight” and I couldn’t resist making a gay joke. Waiting to come out to anyone else until I have a reason to (ex. I start dating/get married, another opportunity for a pun pops up). (She/her/17/Lesbian)

Story #1301

When I came out to my mom, the conversation went as follows.
Me: “I’m bi.”
Mom: “That doesn’t surprise me. Me too.”
Best response I could have wished for ^^

Story #1300

When I came out to my best friend, I knew I had to do it. I let a slip of my tongue by hinting about my crush on this guy and she asked, “Ooh so I see you like him,” and it was pretty obvious but I denied it on the spot since I wasn’t out yet but two days afterwards I came out and she wasn’t surprised but instead she felt bad that she thought she was the one who made me doubt my own sexuality, No, kiddo, I’ve been gay since I could remember hahaha. At least I have her support.

Story #1299

When I came out, it was first just to my friends. They were really cool about it, and more than one has come out since to me. About a year later, I told my family, who were all much the same in their response. In fact, when I told my mom, she laughed and told me that she’d had a girlfriend in college. I guess I didn’t need to worry nearly as much as I had! (F/14/Bisexual)

Story #1298

When I came out, I posted an Instragram of me wearing Bi Pride colored lipstick for National Coming Out Day. My sister walked out of her room a few minutes later asking what this was. I explained and she started sobbing. She kept proclaiming, “You’re not bi! Stop saying that! I know you’re not!” She then proceeded to tell me that I can’t possibly be bisexual and have a healthy relationship with God because “the Bible tells us it’s a sin and you’re choosing to do this.” I left and stayed the night at a friend’s house, and now we barely speak to each other.

Story #1297

When I came out, I was with my friend at my house because she rode the wrong bus home. We were in the basement playing on the Xbox and I said, “[Her name], I need to tell you something.” She said, “What, do you have a crush? Are you moving? Are you coming out?” (We have this running gag that I’m Lady Lesbian.) I said, “Actually yeah, I’m bi.” Then she came out to me as bi right after! (F/12/Bisexual)

Story #1296

When I came out I was with my whole family for Christmas. The day after they all disowned me and I got kicked out of my house. So I’m staying with a friend for like 2 years now. (16/Lesbian)

Story #1295

When I came out to my friends, I posted on Instagram and Snapchat that I’m gay for National Coming Out Day. I’ve gotten a pretty positive response from everyone and most were really surprised. (F/14/Panromantic ace)

Story #1294

When I came out as bi to my best friend, I didn’t know if she even supported lgbtq+ rights. She came out as asexual as a reply. I’m so happy that I finally have another lgbtq+ friend.

Story #1293

When I came out, it was to a girl who I was close friends with that I really trusted, and that I also had a bit of a crush on. Since my family and a lot of my friends are homophobic, I was really nervous, so I was talking to her one day and I managed to stutter out, “I…um…I think I’m bisexual…”. She smiled at me, and then casually mentioned that she was too.