When I came out to my parents, my sister told all of her friends at school (which is a lot of people) of what went down. They’re all so supportive of me and love me to pieces. So when I walked into the school courtyard the next day, everyone there stood up and applauded me, cheering and clapping as I passed. I am so lucky to have such an amazing sister and community. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1313
When I came out to my mom, I was 13. I didn’t know what I was doing, I wasn’t even sure what I was. She was bothering me about my future husband and I said, “Well, spouse,” and she flipped and thereafter started reinforcing that it’s not appropriate to think of someone of your gender that way. I ran back into the closet, not just for her but for myself as well. Four years later, I’m finally out to myself, but nobody else.
Story #1312
When I came out (again), I did not end up “waiting to come out to anyone else until I have a reason to.” I was kind of outed in truth or dare. I was asked, and I just didn’t lie about it. I lie constantly about every trivial thing imaginable, but right then I just didn’t. Now I don’t know who actually heard me, so I’m not really sure how “out” I am. Not panicking about this AT ALL… nope…(She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1316
When I came out, it was when I was in the car with my sister. I had planned on coming out to her that day, so when she brought up the sister-to-sister sex talk, I figured that was my shot. I told her, “You don’t need to worry about me having sex with guys, because I’m gay, hah.” She was so happy and she even came out to me as bi. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1307
When I came out, my very Christian school was talking about how being gay was a sin. My best friend wrote me a note that said, I don’t think being gay is a bad thing. Then, I told her I was gay and her response was “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?!”
Story #1310
When I came out, me and my four other friends were playing spin the bottle. So one of them asked me if I had any boy that I liked at school. I was like, “Noope.” Then my friend who did not know I was gay said, “You should ask her if there’s any girls.” I was surprised that he knew it and then I told them the girl I liked in the school.
Story #1315
When I came out it was when I just finished school for the week. I had already been talking to my friends about coming out. As soon as I got home, I just randomly blurted it out. She was very accepting. Now things couldn’t be more better than ever! (14/Gay)
Story #1309
When I came out to my best friend, she was very accepting. After that I got more depressed with myself. The only thing that helps to make me feel better is to tell someone new. I know that telling my parents along with the world is going to be a big ask, but it is the only thing that could free me from this constant pain. I feel powerless, but I know I am resilient. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1308
When I came out to my best friend I was actually not expecting to come out to her that day. We were talking about other stuff and she said to me that she was bi and then I laughed so hard and right after I told her I was gay. We laughed so much. And to think I had written many texts trying to tell her I was gay and never the thought that she also likes girls crossed my mind… Funny!!!
Story #1306
When I came out, my friend and I were talking about how to react if a friend came out as homo, bi or trans. She simply said: “I wouldn’t care, cause I’m bi myself. (No pun intended.)” I was like, “Yeah, me too” and then we smiled 🙂