When I came out a week ago to some of my friends, they were supportive. Now that I am sure that I am bisexual and I told my mom last night. She told me that she already suspected it and she just wanted me to be happy. Although, she had a hard time understanding what bisexual really meant. Through it all, I’m pretty happy that I came out and I plan to tell the rest of my school tomorrow. (F/11/Bi)
Story #1699
When I came out, my best friends were all really supportive and every single one told me, “You’re still you, I love you no matter what.” I initially told my parents I was bi and they’re really supportive and still love me unconditionally, but my mom’s first (not appropriate) reaction was “I just want you to be safe with AIDS and all of that stuff.” I’m sure she’ll get used to it… (M/17/Biromantic Homosexual)
Story #1698
When I came out it was to a girl I had just met. We were in eighth grade, and I basically broke down crying against her shoulder in one of the back storage rooms of my school’s music room. My family is extremely homophobic, and having the support of this girl made me realize that I could make my own family. She came out to me around a year later as a fellow lesbian and we are still very close. Though I still haven’t come out to my family or anybody who I am very close to, I still found my own safe place with people who love and support me, and I am happy. (F/Gay)
Story #1697
When I came out, it was to my brother at the hotel of Holiday Inn with nobody around. I told him I wasn’t straight and I was pansexual, and he got worked up. He said, “You should learn to love the right way! Please don’t do this… Gay people are depressed as f*ck and commit suicide, and I don’t want to lose you, please…” and I just told him to forget about the conversation. One day I will be with my lover, and they can get rid of me. I’ll be happier with the one I truly love, not my homophobic family. (FtM/13/Pansexual/Trans)
Story #1696
When I came out it was to my cousin. He and I were very close; we consider ourselves brothers. I knew without a doubt that he’d accept me. We even talked once that we would if one of us turned out to be gay. When I did he was ecstatic and so proud that I embraced who I truly was. Now on to my parents! (M/18/Gay)
Story #1695
When I came out it wasn’t my decision to come out. It was either come out myself or be outed by someone who read some lyrics I wrote. I wasn’t ready even though I had known for 9 years. I still was in doubt of who I was or what my sexuality was… so I came out as bisexual to my mum and on social media even though I’m gay. I didn’t expect to receive so much love from people. So I guess there is a happy ending to my story. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1694
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)