Story #1233

When I came out to a close friend, I told her I thought I might be bisexual. She got really quiet and later told me she hoped it was “just a phase.” Turns out (for me) it was. I’m actually a lesbian and have no idea how to bring up this subject again.

Story #1232

When I came out as trans me and my mom cried. She said she loved me no matter what and I thought that meant she’d support me, but now I’m not so sure. She keeps dead naming me and my dysphoria is killing me but at least my friends still support me.

Story #1231

When I came out at a summer camp, I was the only lesbian around. All my friends distanced themselves from me because they think that absolutely every lesbian in the world only comes out to the people they like. It was sad, and I didn’t know of it until my roommate told me. Now I’m probably going to stay in the closet for a long time.

Story #1230

When I came out, my mom, sister, and I were on our way home from the gym when we were listening to Dan Savage’s podcast, “Savage Love.” In this one, they were discussing Leelah Alcorn and her unfortunate, unnecessary suicide. My mom said to my sister and me, “If you ever feel like you are transgender — or that you need to come out to your dad and I for any reason — I just want you to know that I will completely support you and accept you.” That’s when I looked her straight in the eye and told her that I was asexual.

Story #1229

When I came out as bisexual to my best friend on Facebook messenger, she said that she already knew and she started to cry and ended up telling me she was lesbian #bestfriendgoals! We now are going out (F/13/Bisexual)

Story #1228

When I came out my mom had put a movie and a couple bags of gummi bears (which’re my favorite) on my dresser while I slept. Inside the bags she wrote a note that said, “If you ever have anything to tell me, I’m here. Love, Mom.” I went into her room crying and said, “Mommy, I’m gay.” She hugged me and said she was glad I finally could say it to her and that she always knew inside about me being a lesbian and that she loved me no matter what. (F/14)

Story #1227

When I came out, I had been trying to for almost 3 years. When I finally told my mum today, she immediately asked me if I wanted to buy a binder. I never thought that I would be able to come out, but I finally did (and still feel light-headed!) Yay for coming out! You can do it, you wonderful person, you!

Story #1226

When I came out to my father, he was extremely supportive, said it didn’t bother him, and was proud of me for what I’ve done in my life. When I came out to my cousin, she didn’t care and said I should be happy no matter what. This is just the beginning but I’m happy so far, and I know I will be in the end.

Story #1225

When I came out as lesbian, my mom started crying. I asked her why she was crying, and she told me she always wanted grandchildren. I solemnly whispered, “There are children out there without families. I’ll adopt them and you’ll have your grandchildren.”

Story #1224

When I came out to my grandma I was terrified that she would stop loving me. I told her that and she said that nothing would make her stop loving me unless I became a serial killer or something. She then told me she kind of already knew. (M/28/Bisexual)