When I came out to my long distance best friend as queer, he said at first that he was okay with it and couldn’t change me. Then he said he thought I was confused or decided to change who I liked because I had little female attention, and told me to “jack off to a pic of a hot girl.” No thanks, and wtf?!?! (M/14)
Story #1241
When I came out I literally just walked into the lounge room and told my parents that I’m bi, and all they said was “Cool” and kept watching TV. So anticlimactic.
Story #1240
When I came out as transgender (17, MtF) last month, my parents reacted terribly, saying that as long as I was under their roof, I was not going to be a girl. They said that me being trans is a mistake that I could make when I’m older. My stepdad said, and I quote, “Your life as a girl is over.” Now I’m scared to even try to be myself.
Story #1239
When I came out, I was 26 and married with 2 kids. My husband freaked, as expected, but the relief I had was so great! Now I am learning just what it is to be a lesbian lady!
Story #1238
When I came out to my best friend was the happiest moment of my life. I just went for it, no hesitation, and said, “I’m gay, you know.” She laughed and hugged me and said she’d known for years. She then came out to me as demisexual and we’ve been dating ever since. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1237
When I came out, it was to my brother, at 1 AM, in the hallway. I had just read a webcomic about a trans girl that gave me confidence in my own gender. His nonchalant “okay” was the best reaction he could have given me, and gave me the courage to come out to my friends and other family members. (Non-binary/14)
Story #1236
When I came out to my best friend, I expected that she would think it’s a joke, but she became serious the same second and understood everything right. She said, “Come here, I want to hug you.” We hugged and I started to cry because I couldn’t expect a better reaction. Now I am really happy that I have a close person with whom I can discuss everything. I told her about all my experience with guys, about my crushes, and answered all questions she asked. This motivates me to be not afraid of being myself. (M/21/Gay)
Story #1235
When I came out as pansexual to my mom, I was fifteen at the time. I knew she suspected I wasn’t straight, because she would always ask me throughout my childhood. She doesn’t quite get pansexuality, but she ended up being really accepting and supportive regardless.
Story #1234
When I came out it was to my mom in the car. She didn’t believe me and said that being gay is a choice, which isn’t true. I think she kind of forgot about it though, so I might try coming out again. (M/17/Homosexual)
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.