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 #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)

Story #1518

When I came out as agender and pansexual, only one of my friends accepted me for who I was. The rest of my “friends” just said, “Eww!” or “I know you’re lying” or they laughed and made fun of me… (Agender/11/Pansexual)

Story #1517

When I came out to mom, she accepted it well. Until the next day. When she changed her mind. Denied me as a child. Said some thinks she regrets. Asked me uncomfortable details about my sex life. And tried to embarrass me in front of my sister whom she forced me to come out to. (Jack, 20)

Story #1516

When I came out to everyone in school everyone said they were supportive. I was so happy. But after like 2 minutes of talking to them, I feel something is wrong. THEY ALL TREAT ME DIFFERENTLY!! I regret this.