When I came out I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was outdoors with a couple of my friends for a school fundraiser and they were messing around asking dumb questions. One of them eventually turned to me and asked me rapid fire questions such as ” Do you have a girlfriend” and “Do you have a boyfriend?” Eventually I cracked and said I was bi. One of my closer friends was confused and said, “I don’t have many LGBTQ friends.” At the time I had a crush and I was about 80 percent sure that he wasn’t completely straight, so I said that he could possibly be gay. It turns out he wasn’t, but we’re still friends. The original people that I told that I was bi eventually leaked the tea to some of my other friends and now the majority of my friend group knows. I’ve yet to come out to my parents and, even though my family is atheist, I’m scared. (M/13/Bi)
Story #1941
When I came out to one of my friends today we were talking about the LGBT community and he asked me if I had something to tell him. I naturally said no and asked him why. He had thought I was gay. I refused to tell him the truth. A few hours later I texted him and told him I lied and that I was really bi. He laughed, said that he would always support me and made a dumb joke. (M/17/Bi)
Story #1940
When I came out, I was eating with my mum. We had a huge fight about why gay people have a bit of freedom now and why there isn’t a straight pride month or parade… I honestly regret coming out to her. She apparently keeps forgetting I’m a lesbian too cause all she asks me about is boys and gets really quiet and mad when I talk about my girlfriend. I may just go back into the closet. (F/12/Lesbian)
Story #1939
When I came out to my best friend, I wasn’t planning to, but we were talking about our future college years, so eventually I told her that I wanted to live with accepting people, since I’m attracted to both women and men. Her reaction was the best, we ended up discussing this topic the whole night. I’ve never felt so genuine in my whole life. (F/18/No idea)
Story #1938
When I came out to my friends, we were at a sleepover and were playing truth or dare. It was my turn and I chose truth. One of my friends asked me what my biggest secret was. My heart started beating really fast and I got very nervous. I knew that If I didn’t tell them now, then I would regret it for the rest of my life, so I told them. They were so supportive and one of them even came out as bi. Family is next. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1937
When I came out I did it on social media. I received many positive responses from friends and acquaintances and no negatives. This has given much happiness and peace of mind because I’ve finally accepted that I’m gay, I know others know, and I am free to be who I truly am. (M/67/Gay)
Story #1936
When I came out to three of my best friends, they were at first very surprised. The thought it was a joke. And when they realised it was not, they said, “Well, let’s go to pride then. I’ve always wanted to see that.” I was finally relieved that I had the courage to tell someone. And it has made my life much better. Now I have a girlfriend, and a family who completely supports me. And I can’t be any happier. (F/14)
Story #1935
When I came out to my friends they told me that it was obvious for them and they have really supported me to come out hence. It backlashed from my family but my tutors have really supported me. One of them even has opened her house to my boyfriend. (M/23/Bi)
Story #1934
When I came out it was first to my best friend. She was extremely supportive and even brought me snacks the next day to “celebrate” my coming out 🙂 She was also next to me when I told my guy best friend that I was gay (not gonna lie, that was by far the hardest), but turns out I’ve had great friends for the past couple of years 🙂 (M/17/Gay)
Story #1933
When I came out I told my sister while we were on a dog walk. She didn’t care but wasn’t mean about it. I then told my friends during school the next day. They were all really supportive! Although I have yet to come out to my parents. (F/13/Asexual/biromantic)