When I came out, I was 17 and it was to my mom. I told her I was bisexual and she told me she thought I was lesbian. Since I was a bit young when I found out (13), I thought, “If I like girls then I must be a boy” and dressed like one for a long time even though I knew I loved those heels my sister had. After learning about the whole LGBT thing and meeting more people, I realized I was bi and didn’t have to be butch at all. For the most part, I think my mom was just glad I trashed all those baggy shirts and cargo shorts.
