When I came out to my mother at age 12, I texted her a long paragraph while she was at work. She texted back saying she would talk about it later, and then during the talk she confessed to being with a girl for 9 months. Long story short, she teases me about every girl I met and told everyone in the family I am a lesbian. Couldn’t have had a more accepting family to support me. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1252
When I came out to my best friend we were talking about why another friend was treating me different and she asked me if it was because I am gay and I just said yes.
Story #1251
When I came out literally 10 minutes ago, I went downstairs, walked into my parents’ room, and asked for a cuddle. They then asked what was up. I couldn’t say, so I said I’m seeing someone. They then said, and I quote, “Is this the part you tell us you’re gay?” I just nodded. We then talked for 20 minutes about everything from who to I’m not getting any special treatment now. I’m so happy to have loving parents.
Story #1250
When I came out to my mom as bisexual she was like I told her I killed someone. Now my brother doesn’t talk with me because my mom told him she thinks I will make him gay and that’s weird and disgusting. I won’t do anything to my brother. She even told him to not walk beside me. (M/18/Bisexual)
Story #1249
When I came out to my parents, my mom said, “Thank you for telling us.” My dad, however, said, “Don’t redecorate my house.”
Oh, Dad. (M/24/Gay)
Story #1248
When I came out, it was through email to my best friend since kindergarten. I was so convinced that night that I would send that email, and I would no longer have a friend.
Then, she came out to me.
Story #1247
When I came out, it was over text to my best friend. She was supportive, so now a few months later I told my other friend, who also came out to me as bisexual. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1246
When I came out to my best friend — now boyfriend — I told him that he was the one thing I thought about almost all day. And that I had a crush on him since about 6th grade. Then he came out to me as gay, told me the same thing, and kissed me. (16/Bisexual)
Story #1245
When I came out… I was panicking and almost didn’t say anything. Then I realized I had to say something. So, I said, “Mom, I’m seeing someone… and it’s a guy.” Her response: “Ok.”
Needless to say I am thrilled she didn’t banish me… Still gotta tell my friends :/
Story #1244
When I came out to my best friend I just casually said, “I’m in a bad mood cause mom is upset that I am bisexual… which I am by the way. So do we have any chocolate?” She didn’t even give any reaction to me being not being straight, she just said, “No offense, but your mom is kind of a dick then” and then we shared a piece of chocolate and complained about the bad weekend we both had had.