When I came out to my mom she almost slapped me and I told it to my friend and she said, “I accept you.” I was so freaking happy that time. I am really proud that I have someone who can accept me.
Story #1414
When I came out to my sister as gay, she said, “Well, that was pretty obvious.” Then she came out to me!
Story #1413
When I came out to my dad, we were in the sauna (Finnish tradition). I had a plan and started along the lines, “Dad, you love me, right?” and it went on from there. Then he tells me that my mom already told him and he’s okay with it. (F/Gay)
Story #1412
When I came out to my best friend, I wrote it down in the sand and I quickly rubbed it out but she saw what I wrote. She said it was just a phase. I told her again 3 years later and she accepted me. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1411
When I came out I was watching Ellen and my mom came in and was like, “Ohh it’s my favorite lesbian,” and I said, “I thought I was your favorite lesbian,” and she looked at me and said, “Oh,” and then sat down and watched with me.
Story #1410
When I came out I told one of my best friends. I knew I had to tell someone, and she had been so supportive in the past. I was originally scared to tell her, but when I finally did she was super chill with it. (M/13/Bi)
Story #1409
When I came out to my mother, I was 15. I had a boyfriend and I really wanted to go to a party with him since he invited me, but it was in another town so I told her that I was going with my “partner.” She was okay with that. Later she found out I went out with a boy, and it was like, okay, your life, but I love you … S.A.V.
Story #1408
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)