When I came out on September 22, I drove over to my best friend’s house because I’d been thinking about everything for a while now. She then asked me why I asked to come over and I said, “Oh. Did you know you have a BBF? A bi best friend.” She looked a little taken aback but then she just asked me questions about everything, which was fine considering we tell each other everything and I know how she feels. I then came out to my sister and my friend, who’s also bi, so now I don’t have to pretend anymore! (F/16/Bi)
Story #1659
When I came out I never denied that I wasn’t straight. I first came out to myself obviously, but I was confused about what I was. Didn’t
know if I was bi or bi-curious, or even pansexual. I really dived deep into the pool of sexuality when I was around 11/12. Came out to one person that year and stayed in the closet for 4 more years. I’m 16 and just came out to my family last month. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1658
When I came out my life changed. It’s been just about six weeks after my boyfriend and I got to know each other when my dad felt he had to talk to me about this “new friend.” Since he is homophobic, it got worse by the time so I had to leave home by calling the police (my dad wouldn’t let me pack my clothes and stuff) and move out: to a friend’s family, then to my boyfriend and now (after 8 months) I’m gonna go to university in my own apartment and live my life without regretting anything.
Story #1657
When I came out to my pseudo-sibling at the age of 13, it was after she came out to me, so I was a bit relieved. That’s when I came out to her as “not straight” because I was still figuring it out at that time. All this was in text, though, so it was easier to come out to each other. (We literally live over 10000 miles away from each other.) We’ve both been very loving and supportive of each other since that day. (Gender-fluid/polysexual)
Story #1656
When I came out in February, I wasn’t sure how my friend that I haven’t see for a long time would react. I told him that I wanted to share and he was fine that I could tell him. I told him that I was bi and he was really happy that I came out and supported me. I thanked him for his support and he told me that he was proud that I had the courage to come out. (M/18/Bi)
Story #1655
When I came out, I was 11 and came out to my three best friends. I was moving from my home and on the last day of school I wrote my friend a note saying I was bi and I was too scared to tell my other friends, so she told them. I still haven’t come out to my family.
Story #1654
When I came out to my best friend, she kissed me and told me she had been in love with me for years. It’s been 5 amazing months since then.
Story #1653
When I came out to my mom, it was the first day of pride month. I was terrified, and couldn’t get the words out, so she guessed and I nodded at gay. She was totally fine with it and even admitted she thinks she’s bi but never told anyone before. I thought I was the only one in my family but after that I felt so much better. Now I just have to tell my dad. (F/15)
Story #1650
When I came out I was terrified. I came out as bi to three of my best friends about a month and a half ago. I told them I had to tell them something but didn’t know how or if I should. I let them play the guessing game for like ten minutes. One of my friends asked if it had to do with girls and another friend asked a question at the same time so I panicked and pretended not to hear the first friend. Once I got the courage to do it I told them one by one in a whisper so no one would overhear us. (F/13/Bi)
Story #1652
When I came out to my dad, I was at the hospital. I was hesitant to come out as bi (still questioning now though) to him but then I had a pretty severe car accident. When I woke up (I don’t remember the first days of my wakening…), my parents told me that I yelled crazy things and one thing was “I’M BISEXUAL! I’M GAY!” So I came out by accident. Luckily, my dad doesn’t care.