When I Came Out

When I came out I wasn’t interested in romance, but I met a girl who I quickly became friends with. After a couple of months I confessed to her I was gay, which shocked me. I had no idea why I said it, especially when it hadn’t cross my mind before. A few more months later after we started dating and I realized I said it because I really wanted to date her!

When I came out, it was to one of my close friends, and I am so glad I did, because I can be myself around her. She helped me be more open about my sexuality, and how I can help our school. People have come out, and have been themselves ever since they talked about their sexuality with me, and I couldn’t be more honored. (14, Female, Bisexual)

When I came out to my parents, it was as if I told them I had terminal cancer and I had 6 months left to live. I’ve only seen my dad cry twice in my life; once when my grandpa died 20 years ago and once when I came out 4 years ago. I told my sister and she laughed and told her friends. I had an anxiety disorder for several months and felt like the world was a prison in which the only way out was death. Ultimately, the only person who truly loves you and supports you is yourself.

When I came out, I posted a picture on my Snapchat story saying, “I’m gay.” My brother told my mom, who talked to me the next morning. She said that it was just hormones and that it was probably temporary, although I’ve been feeling this way for years. Many people messaged me saying they were proud of me and that I was brave. I did this on a Saturday, and today is Sunday. I’m not scared for school tomorrow.

When I came out I was 13 and I told my 16-year-old sister that I was a lesbian. She rejected my statement and so I ignored that side of myself. Now I am 27 and I just came out as bisexual to one of my best friends. I can finally be my true self. Now to tell my conservative family when I go home for the summer.

When I came out my best friend disowned me and made me tell my mom or she would. My mom cried and woke me up the next morning to take me to church. She is in complete denial. Now we wait for my dad to find out…

When I came out as gay (I was 12 at the time) I only told my best friend. He was fine with it. He supported me mentally and emotionally. I have told probably about my whole school and I haven’t gotten bullied too much but I’m glad I came out. I feel more open and I can finally act the way I want to without knowing I’ll be judged differently.

When I came out I asked my mom to guess who I liked and she guessed the girl on her second try. After that she basically just said that I don’t need to put a label on myself, at the end of the day I’ll always be human. But that if I choose to put a label on myself (lesbian, gay) she’ll be fine with whatever it is.

When I came out to my bisexual best friend, it was so awkward because I thought maybe he would like me and we would get into a relationship. But no, I came out and he gave me a really huge hug and told me that he was happy for me. I felt so relieved, and now on to my family. (Male, 15)

When I came out (30 minutes ago) to my grandma, she said that she had never suspected a thing. A while passed and she says that she loves and accepts her thirteen year old bisexual granddaughter.