When I came out, I decided to call my mom and dad individually. My mom and dad were surprised. My dad seemed immediately to say, “You are my daughter and I have you in my heart.” My mom was more negative about it, but both of my parents told me that they loved me. Perhaps they will adjust more in time.
Story #1669
When I came out, it was to my three friends, one straight, one bi, and one pan and gender fluid. They are super supportive of me being bi and I plan on telling my family before the end of 2018! (F/11/Bi)
Story #1668
When I came out, it was to a guy I’d been texting for a while. I’d told him I was bi and he was cool with it. A couple months later I read this article about sexualities and genders. I realized there was something else that represented me better. And I also learned the difference between romantically and sexually attracted. (16/Panromantic demisexual)
Story #1667
When I came out, my parents were really, really surprised. My mom implied she thought it was a phase, and later my dad referred to as the time that I said I “thought” I might be bi. This surprised me a little because my parents are very progressive. After a little while, though, they seem to have become more comfortable with it and don’t treat me any differently. Since then, I have come out to a number of friends, all of whom have been incredibly kind and supportive, and for that, I am so, so thankful.
Story #1666
When I came out, it was a year ago and I was cutting class with my friend. We were sitting on top of a hill in the middle of nowhere. Naturally the conversation got deep and he told me his darkest secret, so I told him I was bi. That year he inspired me to come out to all my friends and everyone’s been supportive. I still haven’t told my parents.
Story #1665
When I came out, it was at first to my very religious friend. She was actually very supportive, and she gave me the courage to tell some of my other friends. However, I also told my parents, and they were not happy. They made me break up with my boyfriend and told me not to tell anyone else, and I have since received restricted freedom. I have less than a year till I move to a university, though, so I will get to be myself soon. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1664
When I came out around two years ago, I told five people. One of them told the person I liked, my twin, and my bully. Cutting her out of my life was the best decision I’ve ever made. Still haven’t come out to the rest of my family. (F/15/Bi)
Story #1663
When I came out to my mom this morning, I made her play a guessing game until she guessed, “Do you have a girlfriend?” I stood there and smiled and she said okay, but told me I was going to change my mind someday. She also told me that there are so many people around that are part of the LGBTQ+ community around us, even our neighbors! I’m just waiting to tell my dad. (F/11/Pan)
Story #1662
When I came out to my mom as pan about a year ago, I was terrified, even though I knew she’s always been very open to everyone’s opinions and sexualities. I was so anxious that I messaged her instead of telling her face to face. I just messaged her that I had a girlfriend and that I thought I’m pansexual. She, as always, was very open about it and she never talked to me about it again. She hasn’t even treated me differently.
Story #1661
When I came out I was leaving acting practice. My best friend and I were talking about boys, and she asked me if I was gay. I told her no, but I said I wasn’t straight either. I told her I was bisexual, and now we are closer then ever. (M/12/Bisexual)