When I came out for the first time this Monday, I told a new friend of mine. We had only known each other for about five weeks. That night, I cried when as I texted him, “I don’t think I’m 100% straight.” He was cool about it, happy that I trusted him, and has become even closer to me. Day one was hard, day two was a little easier, and now day three is normal. (M/16/Bi)
Story #1407
When I came out, I first came out to a couple of people, because I knew they would accept me. Now I’m out to pretty much everyone. I’ve experienced rejection by some. But it’s not like I’m going to stay silent, as if I never existed. Silence should never be an answer.
Story #1406
When I came out my mom called me upstairs and said, “If I ask you a question will you answer truthfully?” I said, “Sure.” Then she said, “Do you like girls or boys?” I said, “Both but mostly girls.” Then she said, “Okay,” and then I walked away. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #1405
When I came out to my mom, she was completely shocked. I told her I needed to tell her something and she said, “Oh no, are you pregnant, doing drugs, drinking?” Literally naming everything except “are you gay?” and when I finally told her, she asked me why I didn’t tell her earlier. I felt so comfortable. (F/17/Lesbian)
Story #1404
When I came out to my mother, we were just talking in the living room. She started talking about which one of us (me or my sister) would get kids first. She said I would and I would say no. My mother then asked, “Are you gay?” in a joking way. I said yes and she thought I was joking. We talked about it and she will support me. When I was asleep that night my mother told my sister and she also said that it’s okay. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1403
When I came out, it didn’t go as bad as I thought it would! My mom still thinks it’s just a phase (and a pretty long one, since I’ve been feeling like this since I was 5), but she hasn’t changed her opinion about me as a person, so we’re all good! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1402
When I came out I was so nervous. I at first came out to my 4 closest friends and 3 of them were really accepting. I came out to my mom, stepdad, and brother today and they all thought I was joking at first. I sat down for a long conversation with my mum and now I think we’re all happy. I’m not completely sure to be honest but I’m happy as I am! (She/her/13/Lesbian)
Story #1401
When I came out, it didn’t go that well. My parents went through my phone and found a text to my friend and my “gay memes.” They confronted me about it and I got grounded for it. They don’t believe it and use the word “feelings.” I’ve also been told many times by them that you don’t know unless you’ve had sex with a girl. Now they avoid the topic and believe that my friends make me “feel this way.” (M/Gay)
Story #1400
When I came out, my parent believed that since I was gay, I had to be transgender, so they told me I couldn’t change my name and that I would always be a girl. They told my other parent and they both talked to me. It’s pretty awkward telling your parents after a long lecture that you’re just a lesbian.
Story #1398
When I came out last week, I told two friends. But now it seems like they want nothing but to share the secret with everyone I know. I honestly don’t know what to do, and I thought I could trust them better. (M/15/Gay)