When I came out on national coming out day one month ago, I just posted a snapchat story and changed my instagram biography. I didn’t receive even one negative response. I’m so thankful for my amazing friends. This month of being out made me feel so free. (Female)
Story #1335
When I came out, it wasn’t that great and I’m only out to like one person who was nice but nobody cares and the reason I’m submitting is for “14, female” and I just wanted to say I’m here for you! I know it’s not a great situation, but if you think it’s safe, I’d come out to him sooner than later, and hopefully he’ll be accepting and you can still be friends!
Story #1334
When I came out to my friends and family I was 13. I hadn’t said, “Hey, I’m bi!”, but my mom found out I had had a girlfriend. My stepdad isn’t okay with it and used to make fun of me for it; he just kind of ignores me now. My mom and bio dad are okay with it and the rest of my family are pretty much Christians and don’t approve. (16/Bi)
Story #1333
When I came out I lost a lot of friends. I first told my mom and she was fine but she thought it was a phase. I told my dad I was bi and he ignored it (denial). Friends stopped liking me and I’m moving out of South Africa after grade 12 for my safety. (I still have my closest friends and I’m the head of a LGBTQ+ group for South Africa’s Youth.) (M/16/Gay as a rainbow)
Story #1332
When I came out (I posted it on Facebook) the first thing my cousin told me was “Did you honestly think we didn’t know?” XD
Story #1330
When I came out, I came out to my best friend that was a guy. I told him because I had a boyfriend at the time yet I knew I was lesbian. He comforted me and was really cool about it. I still haven’t broken up with or told my boyfriend. I am not sexually or romantically attracted to men. What should I do? (F/14)
Story #1329
When I came out it was after a school trip, where I fell for my girl buddy. I was talking about the trip with my parents and accidentally mentioned my new crush. First impression wasn’t good, but my friends took it well. They kind of suspected and accepted me. They said they’d be there for me no matter what. My parents still don’t want to believe it, but they love me. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1328
When I came out my parents weren’t accepting. My mom told me to hide my gayness and my dad refused to talk to me about it. Now I’m open with my school and all my friends accept me. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1331
When I came out as bisexual (later pansexual on Facebook) my mom was decently accepting. Recently she has admitted she didn’t think same-sex marriage was sacred. My dad is more supportive of my sexuality (though it took a bit of explaining). (F/23/Pansexual)
Story #1327
When I came out this guy at school liked me and still does. A few weeks ago, my friend asked me if I was sexually attracted to the guy and I said no. Just a few moments ago, I told her that I wasn’t really sexually attracted to him because I’m asexual and I haven’t really felt those feelings ever. I’m so scared because she’s the first person I’ve ever come out to. (F/14/Asexual)