When I came out it was a few days before Thanksgiving sitting with my parents at the dinner table. My mom immediately told me not to invite any boyfriends over to her house ever and my dad said not to dress up in any costumes. Of course the whole holiday was ruined by the argument but I got a weight off my shoulders and realized that we have a lot of work to do together as a family. I never knew homophobia was a problem for them until I came out and the whole experience was a huge surprise because I thought they would be much more accepting.
Story #1222
When I came out I had to do it twice to everyone on my group of friends because they thought I was joking. Some were cool, others don’t talk to me as much anymore.
Story #1221
When I came out, I did it to change the subject when my parents were grilling me because they found my weed. It worked. Now they forgot about the weed and are being awkward/rude about me being a lesbian. Yay me? (15/Lesbian)
Story #1220
When I came out to myself, it was a great relief to finally truly understand who I am. I’m submitting this story to let people know the importance of being open and honest with yourself about your sexuality. I’m so happy to be free of my fear of being not straight.
Story #1219
When I came out as non-binary to my parents, it was when they announced the first transgender man to be in the Olympics. They made a comment about how “weird” it was, and then I told them. My mom tries to support me, but my dad won’t talk to me. (17, pronouns they/them/that one)
Story #1218
When I came out, I told my best friend and she was super supportive. So I felt good. Then, I told my other friends, and one couldn’t keep his mouth shut. Eventually that night, about ten more people knew, including my crush. Thanks, universe.
Story #1217
When I came out, I came out to my brothers first. They said they knew and it was easy to find out. I showed my mom a photo of me and my girlfriend kissing and she said it’s my choice but she doesn’t like it. When my dad found out, he made sure I had no contact with my girlfriend ever again. I just can’t wait till I move out.
Story #1216
When I came out to my brother, he looked at me, started to laugh, and than he said: “I’m glad you’re just gay. First I thought you wanted to say you’re vegetarian. If that would be the case, I’d beat the sh*t out of you, but it’s okay that you’re not straight.” I was 16 back then. (M/22)
Story #1215
When I came out in the middle of the hallway in eighth grade, my bestie (who just so happened to be my crush) came out as demisexual. We’ve formed a great bond and have been dating ever since. (F/16/Pansexual)
Story #1214
When I came out to my mom (a month ago), I though she was gonna be cool but she told me that it was “great for me to experiment things but that it wasn’t necessary to tell everyone about my sex life.” We haven’t talked about it since. I told my sister a week later and she was amazing. So I don’t know what to do with the rest of my family… (F/15/Bisexual)