When I came out over a group message with my closest friends, everyone was really accepting and supportive. Later, one of my friends messaged me separately and told me that she was really angry that I didn’t come out to her personally and that she felt like she deserved to know first. She then told me that she knew since we were in 6th grade. How she knew that I was bisexual I will never know, because I didn’t even recognise my attraction to girls until 11th grade and have never been very close to her.
Story #1169
When I came out for the first time, to my best friend, he was so unbelievably supportive and accepting. He’s given me so much confidence to come out to others and live the life I deserve!
Story #1168
When I came out, my parents were sure it was a choice. They keep telling me it’s “Satan’s lies” and that once I save up enough money I need to leave. This is going to be a painful few months, but it feels good to be free of secrets.
Story #1167
When I came out I told my friend through text and she was really supportive. She gave me the courage to speak to my parents, who then fully accepted me — I’m now fully out (to everyone) and I couldn’t be happier. (M/13/Bisexual)
Story #1166
When I came out my mother forced me out of the house. Luckily my father did accept me and I’ve been living with him for the past several months.
Story #1165
When I came out I was at an event with over 300 others. I posted my coming out status to Facebook and within 10 minutes I had already received 50 comments and texts of congrats from people. (FtM/16 at the time)
Story #1164
When I came out my mom refused to believe it. She said things like, “You’re just confused, I know you like boys” and then started to cry. It was today, so I don’t know what’s going to happen. (21/Lesbian)
Story #1163
When I came out for the first time it was to my sister. She kept bugging me about one of my ex-boyfriends, so I told her that I liked someone else (which I do) so she kept asking me who. After days of her guessing I finally told her. She wasn’t too surprised but was still a little shocked. Since then I’ve told my friends and twin brother.
Story #1162
When I came out it was to my mom, twice. I was 14 the first time and 18 the second. I know she’s very accepting of gay people, but she didn’t believe me either time. Maybe I’ll wait until I’m in a relationship to try again.
Story #1161
When I came out it was to my cousin, who I’m closer to than my mom, who is slightly homophobic. Surprise, surprise, my cousin was also bisexual.