When I came out to my crush in high school (who had already come out) because I wanted to be his boyfriend, he said he did not want to date me. It’s been six years and I still think about him. I risked everything by coming out to someone who didn’t care for me. Luckily my friends support me always! (M/19/Gay)
Story #1527
When I came out as transgender to my mom, I was 14, and terrified. We were on our way home from the grocery store and I just looked at her and said, “I think I was supposed to be a boy.” (I didn’t know what it was called.) And all she said was “I figured that was why you were acting weird.”
Story #1526
When I came out… I waited until 11:45 so my best friend would not be online. Then wrote a paragraph saying I was gay that he didn’t read because the notification only had “good night” in it. This morning he said he “underestimated my irl stealth stat” and was really nice. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1525
When I came out to my best friend I was too scared to do it in person so I texted him a picture of the girl I had a crush on and said, “shes hot”. He responded with “d8?” and I proceeded by telling him how she was probably straight and how I always ended up liking straight girls. A couple weeks later he asked me if I was bisexual and I said yes.
Story #1524
When I came out to my crush (also one of my best friends), she texted back: “ok cool. I kind of already knew that”. Then later she asked if I liked her, to which I replied “yes”. It was awkward for about two weeks, but we are as close as ever now. My family and all my other friends took it very well.
Story #1523
When I came out to my mom 4 days ago, well… she made me do it. She straight asked me if I was gay. After several “facts” about me and my queer friends, I decided to not to say yes, just saying stuff like, “If I have a gay/trans/bi son I will accept him.” She told me that I am a deception. It didn’t bother me at all, but she still talks to me now. She still wants to have the conversation. I’m too afraid. (M/22, Panamá)
Story #1522
When I came out to my brother a few months ago, we were so drunk at a club. I was dancing with a guy. He asked me if I was bisexual, and I told him, “Uh, yeah.” We went home and he cried because I didn’t tell him before. Also he said that he will never accept me as gay. I really don’t care. (M/22, Panamá)
Story #1521
When I came out to my two best friends they were super accepting and just carried on completely normal. They support me fully and are helping me coming out to my parents and others. No regrets! (M/13/Bisexual)
Story #1520
When I came out, it was an accident. I wrote it on the bathroom mirror to help me feel better about myself, and my mom saw it. She was supportive. (F/Bisexual)
Story #1519
When I came out my girlfriend just told everyone that we’re a couple in school and since then people have been treating me slightly differently but they’re still supportive. I like it the way it is, even though some stupid comments still get me sometimes. (F/15)