Story #1873

When I came out a year ago it was the last day of school and the first day of pride month. I was trying to still do the things I wanted even though I was in the closet (I’d known I was queer for a couple years and known I was gay for one), so I was putting posters for an LGBT+ book club around town with my mom. We were in the car (of course) and she brought up the book club and all the gay books I’d been reading and straight up asked me. I wanted to tell her, but I physically couldn’t get the words out, so I had her guess and nodded when she said gay. I always knew she’d be okay with it, but I was still terrified, and in the moment I was sobbing even though nothing bad had happened. Actually, afterwards my mom told me she was bi and I was the first person in the world she told in 30+ years of keeping the secret. (F/16/Lesbian)

Story #1872

When I came out it was more of a case of “I know I like guys but I think I like girls too”. I first told my mum. She was so supportive and genuinely excited for me! I then told my best friend and she’s already planning our pride month together next year! (F/15/Bi)

Story #1871

When I came out 12 years ago, my parents were mortified. Living in India, where homosexuality was still illegal, was no piece of cake. They told me I was probably confused, and that I must never tell anyone about my sexuality and just remain asexual all my life. Then for years, we pretended like nobody knew anything. Earlier this year, they watched me get a doctorate and we all celebrated with my boyfriend and his family.

Story #1870

When I came out to my ”friends” I was 14. After that I got bullied at school because of it. Things were really ugly at that time. Luckily with help of my good friends I survived. Now I am completely cool with my sexual orientation and my whole environment also is great about it. Could not been happier. It does get better, kids! Though coming out to my family — completely different story. (F/19/Bi)

Story #1869

When I came out I had a boyfriend and he lived away from me. Every weekend he was going to visit me and my mother thought it was strange… and she asked me why he was always coming to my home. I created courage and said, “Because he’s my boyfriend.” She was shocked. (M/36/Gay)

Story #1868

When I came out I played a guessing game with my friends and, eventually, one of them said, “Oh, so you’re gay.” Then I just said yes. They were all so supportive and some of them even said that they were honoured! Even though I am relieved I won’t come out to my family. Good luck! (F/11/Lesbian)

Story #1867

When I came out I had never meant to. My parents had found a google hangouts conversation midway through my freshman year of high school that had been continuing for a while with my girlfriend. I had known this girl since middle school and still love her like nobody else (I’m now in my Junior year). They took it as a means to get attention, but ever since have not let me go to any friend’s house, male or female, without giving me a lecture about how I don’t need to date and I’m too young to know what love is let alone my sexuality. But I’m still here and queer and I hope to one day have a sit-down conversation with my parents and tell them straight up what and who I love. (F/17/Pansexual)

Story #1866

When I came out I was pretty scared at first. My best friend was coming over for a sleepover. He saw a photo of gay guys on Instagram and was disgusted by it. I asked him would he still like me if I was gay and he said idk. Later we started talking about girls at school and he asked me to choose which one I liked most. I said I didn’t like any and he started explaining how attractive they are. I not knowing what to say accidentally told him I was gay and after a minute of silence he told me I should go and so I left in the middle of the night. We still go out with our group but barely talked to each other. A few days later he came by my home and when we entered the room he hugged me and said he misses me and that he still loves me. (M/15/Gay)

Story #1865

When I came out it was first to my mom. I couldn’t bring myself to say it in person so I made up a text draft and accidentally pressed send smh but I was going to do it sometime last night anyways. My mom got the text a little while later and asked me a few questions like who did I feel attraction towards and stuff like that. Now I just have to tell everyone else. (F/12/Very Very Bi)

Story #1864

When I came out not too long ago, my parents were/are very supportive. At first, I started to like girls, but at the same time I sort of had an attraction to guys. As time went on, I discovered that I in fact liked girls. One night my mom and I were talking and she asked me if I had anyone I liked in school. I said no (which is true), and then told her that I actually liked girls, and I was super scared. I started crying because I thought she wouldn’t accept me. She did, and she hugged me while I cried. My friends are also super supportive and accepted it pretty much immediately. It was an emotional few days for me. :’) (F/13/Lesbian)