When I came out I was outed to my mom by someone who I still don’t know and it’s a fresh story. I felt soo relieved and I felt like this huge weight left off my shoulders but at the same I was worried about my mom and told her I love her. She told me she loves me too. I hope she will be better and better about that. (Leo, 19/Bisexual)
Story #1464
When I came out gay it was to my mother. She was very angry but then later on said it’s your life, you can do what you want. Then after coming out gay I soon got a boyfriend and we do what we want in the house. My mother says at least you are happy, then I am too. (17/Gay)
Story #1463
When I came out my “parents” basically kicked me out and blamed my cousin (who is also gay) and her parents for it. My aunt and uncle adopted me. I lost friends when I moved and my birth parents don’t even acknowledge my existence let alone my orientation, but I’m happy I’m gay and won’t change for anyone. (F/14/Gay)
Story #1462
When I came out it was today and to my best friend. I was crying at 3am and she saw me and asked why am I sad. I said I’m not sad, I’m lesbian, and I’m ready to share it with the world. She smiled and gave me the biggest hug. A huge weight has been lifted. (25/Lesbian)
Story #1461
When I came out it was to my 10-year-old daughter. What precipitated it was that she confessed to me that she had a crush on a female friend and was confused by her feelings. I explained to her that is natural to have same-sex attractions and when she asked how I knew, I told her that I am homosexual but I denied that part of myself until my late thirties. I made her promise that if she comes to terms with any orientation she is that she doesn’t wait as long as I did (Rachel, 46/Lesbian)
Story #1460
When I came out was when my friend said she was bi. I said, “Join the club” and high-fived another girl I was sitting with.
Story #1459
When I came out to my mom she told me I was creepy and weird. She said I shouldn’t tell any of my family. It was the only time I ever felt ashamed of my sexuality. I was just so disgusted at my stupidity in thinking she’d accept me. (Savannah, 18/Bi)
Story #1458
When I came out at school, I did it really angrily. I was arguing with this homophobic guy and he said something about me being ugly and I said back, “Well, I think you’re pretty ugly too, but that’s probably because I’m into girls.”
Story #1457
When I came out to my best friend in 7th grade as bi she took it very well. Soon after I told the the rest of our friends. One of them told me they were bi too. I still haven’t told my family and it’s been 3 years, mainly because they are very religious. One day I hope to have the guts to tell them. (Chloe’, 15/Bi)
Story #1456
When I came out, I was already in a committed relationship with my girlfriend. Everyone knew (even my gf’s parents) about us except my mom. So yesterday, I decided that it was the right time and when I told her she said that she also already knew and was just waiting for a confirmation from me that it was in fact true. I’ve never been this free.