When I came out, it was to my best friend. I texted him that I had seen a very cute girl earlier, as in “I like her-cute.” He was so enthusiastic! I told my other best friend the same evening, also over text. I knew both of them would accept and love me, as they are both gay. We talked about it in real life the next day, and they were so sweet! At the moment, I’m out to my three best friends. I’m not planning to tell my parents anytime soon, even though I know they would be accepting, because I just don’t feel comfortable enough to talk about my sexuality with them. They’ll eventually find out if I’ll ever have a girlfriend. (F/17/Bi)
Story #1693
When I came out it was in the sixth grade, and I texted my best friend on kik saying something akin to “dude i think i like girls”. She came out to me at the same time, and her support and presence helped me to avoid the type of shame and fear that most other people feel in this process. Although I’m not fully out yet, I’ve continued to come out to individual friends through the years. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1692
When I came out it was a complete accident! I was an admin on an LGBTQ+ account and my friend stumbled across the account and asked me about it. I told him that I was pansexual and he came out to me as gay! (M/13/Pansexual)
Story #1691
When I came out, it was to my mother when I was 16. I told her when we were in the kitchen. I said, “Mom, you say I can always talk to you, no matter what, right?” and then tried to tell her. I was hesitating, but she convinced me to tell her and so I did. I was so afraid to ruin our relationship, but she was super supportive and I feel like our bond is stronger than ever before. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1690
When I came out, it was in summer school and the principal called me to his office. I was really scared because I thought I was going to be in trouble but I went anyways. When I got there he was in there with the SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER. They said that somebody had told them that I was making fun of some girls because they were lesbian, and I said, “Why would I do that? I’m bisexual myself!” They just stared at me in awe. Later that day I had found out that they had called my mom and they had told her that I was bisexual. She looked at me and simply said, “You don’t know what you’re talking about.” (F/12)
Story #1689
When I came out it was to my dad on the ride with him to work. I wanted to wait until after so it wouldn’t be awkward while we worked but I knew that I would wuss out if I didn’t say it then. He was accepting and said he would always love me, but his personal views on homosexuality are upsetting. In the end I’m glad he still loves me, and our relationship is fine now. I can breathe easier around him. Only mom is left to tell, then I’m fully out. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1688
When I came out I was super scared and didn’t know how to tell my parents, so naturally I told my friends and they were all really supportive. I even told my crush who is FtM transgender, which all I got back was that he’s into guys so sucks for me lol but I ended up telling my parents and they were a little confused to what pansexual meant but they accepted me for who I was no matter what. I’m so glad I told them because now the weight is lifted off my shoulders and I’m free to be myself! (F/17/Pansexual)
Story #1687
When I came out, I came out to my BFF in 6th grade (last year) at an after-school party as bisexual. She was very supportive, in fact we’re even closer now. Now I drift between bisexual and pansexual; I’m also questioning my gender identity. I plan to come out to my other friends next week. I don’t plan to come out to my religious and homophobic parents anytime soon. (12/Bisexual/Pansexual/Gender Non-Conforming)
Story #1686
When I came out, I first told my best friend who was also my crush at the time. I knew she was gay and wouldn’t care if I came out. My parents forced me to come out to them and they told me that they already knew. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1685
When I came out, I was living with my cousin. I asked him what if I was bi. He said wouldn’t care and then said, “If you’re bi just say you’re bi.” I laughed and said I was bi. He hugged me and I cried. It was such a big relief. (M/16/Bisexual)