When I Came Out

When I came out to my brother last spring, I went into his bedroom and he sat with me on his bed as I blurted out, “I’m not straight.” He asked if I liked girls and I nodded and started crying but he hugged me tight and said it’s completely okay. I’ve told all my close friends but not my parents…

When I came out, I was 13, last year, at a camp organised by my school. I told a girl I’d never met, and we are now best friends. Then, that night I told my best friend of 3 years. He said, “Ok, cool story bro. Now, are you imperial or storm cloak?”

When I came out I just hopped out of the shower feeling very refreshed. I checked my texts and my gay friend was talking to me. We had our usual political conversation, which lead to sexuality. I told him and I cried myself to sleep that night. All my friends know now (4 months later), but I’m super scared to tell my super conservative parents.

When I came out, I was drawing sexuality flags and I was explaining which flags were which and I got asked by my uncle which one I am and I pointed to the bisexuality flag. I couldn’t stop shaking when I pointed and afterwards he says, “I knew you were different” and I started crying and he hugs me and says, “I’m proud of you for coming out” ❤

When I came out as bi, I only told my long-distance partner, brother, a friend, and all my friends on social media. They’re all accepting. But my parents are homophobes. I haven’t told them. Especially since my dad made a comment about “them forcing the gay agenda onto us” after we saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. It broke my heart, knowing I can’t tell them.

When I came out, I had invited my best friend to come clubbing… This being a gay club I decided to pull her away from my other friends and blurted it out. I then realised I had no reason to be afraid as she was so supportive and gave me a big hug telling me she loved me and then she even helped me pick up the most gorgeous girl there that night by pushing me to go up and speak to her.

When I came out, I was walking with my best friend. I had already told her the day before that I had something important to say, but I couldn’t make myself say it. Finally, before she had to go, I turned to her and told it. She didn’t have anything against it, but I think it came as a little shock to her. I still haven’t told my parents or anyone else…

When I came out I posted a video on Facebook of me jumping out of my closet and yelling “SURPRISE”. I received a lot of support—a LOT of support from my family. My dad probably made me feel the best by commenting, “wait… you have a closet”.

When I came out to my sister… even though she is supportive and liberal I was extremely scared. I went outside and wrote her a letter and sent it impulsively. I felt like my body was shutting down, I’ve never cried so much. I got nauseous, and my hands clenched as hard as they could. She came outside where I was crying and gave me a hug and told me that she loves me no matter what and now she loves me even more. She’s the first one with more to come.

When I came out, my mom and I were talking about sexual/romantic orientation already in the car. Of course, she asked me what my orientation was. I answered, “What do you think?” and she replied gay/lesbian. Then she just told me to remind her to go to the grocery. I honestly couldn’t be happier.