When I came out, I was 15 years old. Most people were very accepting as most people who knew me already knew. They were just waiting for me to come to terms with it.
Story #1364
When I came out to my friends, they were all very accepting. I expected to be the token gay friend and wasn’t surprised to learn I was. There are literally no queer girls at my school, so I guess I basically won’t date until college.
Story #1363
When I came out it was to my best friend. We were in our music class being loud as always when she started talking about her girlfriend (she’s gay btw). I got this feeling when she talked about her; I later realized it was jealousy. I liked my best friend as more than a friend and that scared me. I came out to her that day without telling her my feelings and she still doesn’t know to this day. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1362
When I came out as transgender, my mother straight up told me that I was wrong. It broke me, because all I wanted was her acceptance. She said that I am not allowed to do any transitioning until I am 18. I am 15 and my mental health is already terrible, I don’t think I can do it.
Story #1360
When I came out, I wrote “I’m gay” on my wall that has a rainbow. My dad didn’t care; my mom questioned me but said she’s fine with it, then asked me if I had any crushes on girls. (Asexual lesbian)
Story #1361
When I came out, I made a speech for my english final. I presented it today and during the middle of it I started crying. After I said what I was, everything was silent and some people were crying with me. I sat back down and everything felt a lot better. I am still not out to my family though. (M/15/Pansexual)
Story #1359
When I came out to my little cousin as transgender, it was on accident. Now she’s confused about it and her homophobic dad doesn’t want to discuss things involving it. I wish I hadn’t, but she’s happy for me and “hopes I can be a boy soon.”
Story #1358
When I came out my parents seemed to care more about my grades. It was somewhat bitter and somewhat sweet. (14/Gay)
Story #1357
When I came out no one really cared. I told half my school and only 3 or 4 people hated me after. When I first told my friend I said, “im gay lol.” Him being the legend that he is responds with, “k lol.”
Story #1356
When I came out it was to my best friend (male) via text. His reaction was that of shock and this caused me to be nervous to the point of having panic attacks the next day. He reassured me it was cool though and we are still best friends over a year later (M/21/Gay)