When I came out, it was to my brother, at 1 AM, in the hallway. I had just read a webcomic about a trans girl that gave me confidence in my own gender. His nonchalant “okay” was the best reaction he could have given me, and gave me the courage to come out to my friends and other family members. (Non-binary/14)
Story #1236
When I came out to my best friend, I expected that she would think it’s a joke, but she became serious the same second and understood everything right. She said, “Come here, I want to hug you.” We hugged and I started to cry because I couldn’t expect a better reaction. Now I am really happy that I have a close person with whom I can discuss everything. I told her about all my experience with guys, about my crushes, and answered all questions she asked. This motivates me to be not afraid of being myself. (M/21/Gay)
Story #1235
When I came out as pansexual to my mom, I was fifteen at the time. I knew she suspected I wasn’t straight, because she would always ask me throughout my childhood. She doesn’t quite get pansexuality, but she ended up being really accepting and supportive regardless.
Story #1234
When I came out it was to my mom in the car. She didn’t believe me and said that being gay is a choice, which isn’t true. I think she kind of forgot about it though, so I might try coming out again. (M/17/Homosexual)
Story #1233
When I came out to a close friend, I told her I thought I might be bisexual. She got really quiet and later told me she hoped it was “just a phase.” Turns out (for me) it was. I’m actually a lesbian and have no idea how to bring up this subject again.
Story #1232
When I came out as trans me and my mom cried. She said she loved me no matter what and I thought that meant she’d support me, but now I’m not so sure. She keeps dead naming me and my dysphoria is killing me but at least my friends still support me.
Story #1231
When I came out at a summer camp, I was the only lesbian around. All my friends distanced themselves from me because they think that absolutely every lesbian in the world only comes out to the people they like. It was sad, and I didn’t know of it until my roommate told me. Now I’m probably going to stay in the closet for a long time.
Story #1230
When I came out, my mom, sister, and I were on our way home from the gym when we were listening to Dan Savage’s podcast, “Savage Love.” In this one, they were discussing Leelah Alcorn and her unfortunate, unnecessary suicide. My mom said to my sister and me, “If you ever feel like you are transgender — or that you need to come out to your dad and I for any reason — I just want you to know that I will completely support you and accept you.” That’s when I looked her straight in the eye and told her that I was asexual.
Story #1229
When I came out as bisexual to my best friend on Facebook messenger, she said that she already knew and she started to cry and ended up telling me she was lesbian #bestfriendgoals! We now are going out (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1228
When I came out my mom had put a movie and a couple bags of gummi bears (which’re my favorite) on my dresser while I slept. Inside the bags she wrote a note that said, “If you ever have anything to tell me, I’m here. Love, Mom.” I went into her room crying and said, “Mommy, I’m gay.” She hugged me and said she was glad I finally could say it to her and that she always knew inside about me being a lesbian and that she loved me no matter what. (F/14)