When I came out I was completely terrified. I wanted so badly for someone else to know so I pulled my friend aside during recess. I started shaking before we even sat down, and as soon as we did I burst into tears. My friend hugged my tight and asked me what’s wrong. I struggled to say the words so I wrote it down on a piece of paper. She hugged me even tighter and said that everything would be okay, and that she promised not to tell anyone because she knew that it’s my decision to make when I come out. That is one of my happiest memories. (M/12/Homoromantic)