When I came out to my childhood best friend we were casually texting one night and she asked how I was and I told her I had the flu and then she said, “that sucks” and I said, “it’s okay my girlfriend watched a movie with me.” She didn’t respond for a while and so I said, “sorry I wanted to tell u in person that I’m gay It just slipped.” She responded, “nah it’s cool I’m bi so it’s really not a big deal.” Then she responded, “60% of people are some type of gay who would have known my childhood best friend started it all.” I think I could have died at how hard I laughed.
Story #1319
When I came out to my sister I was super nervous, but when I told her I’m gay she was not fazed at all. She just said, “I knew it” and then gave me a hug and said, “I’m so happy you finally admitted you’re a lesbian.” I then asked her how she knew and she said, “You wear a lot of flannels.” She paused. “And you have a huge obsession with boobs.” We laughed all night and stayed up talking and I told her about the girl I was in love with and still am in love with. (She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1318
When I came out to my mom she was incredibly accepting. Despite knowing how much she loved me, I was worried that telling her would make her love me less. After I finally told her that I am bi over the phone (I was too afraid to do so in person) she told me that she would love me unconditionally. Although this was hard for me to do, I feel like a great weight has been lifted off my chest. (19/Bi)
Story #1314
When I came out my friend thought it was a prank. To her surprise twas not a prank and still to this day people think I’m pranking them. Like can I please just have one person believe me before I have to get all the way into it… (M/13/Gay)
Story #1317
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.