When I came out to my best friend — now boyfriend — I told him that he was the one thing I thought about almost all day. And that I had a crush on him since about 6th grade. Then he came out to me as gay, told me the same thing, and kissed me. (16/Bisexual)
Story #1245
When I came out… I was panicking and almost didn’t say anything. Then I realized I had to say something. So, I said, “Mom, I’m seeing someone… and it’s a guy.” Her response: “Ok.”
Needless to say I am thrilled she didn’t banish me… Still gotta tell my friends :/
Story #1244
When I came out to my best friend I just casually said, “I’m in a bad mood cause mom is upset that I am bisexual… which I am by the way. So do we have any chocolate?” She didn’t even give any reaction to me being not being straight, she just said, “No offense, but your mom is kind of a dick then” and then we shared a piece of chocolate and complained about the bad weekend we both had had.
Story #1243
When I came out to my best friend of six years, she was dropping me off at the train station. I waited till the last minute before the train was schedule to leave. When I told her I jumped out of the car and ran to the train. It turns out the train was over an hour late and I called her back and we sat in her car awkwardly till the train came. Good news, she supports me and it made us closer.
Story #1242
When I came out to my long distance best friend as queer, he said at first that he was okay with it and couldn’t change me. Then he said he thought I was confused or decided to change who I liked because I had little female attention, and told me to “jack off to a pic of a hot girl.” No thanks, and wtf?!?! (M/14)
Story #1241
When I came out I literally just walked into the lounge room and told my parents that I’m bi, and all they said was “Cool” and kept watching TV. So anticlimactic.
Story #1240
When I came out as transgender (17, MtF) last month, my parents reacted terribly, saying that as long as I was under their roof, I was not going to be a girl. They said that me being trans is a mistake that I could make when I’m older. My stepdad said, and I quote, “Your life as a girl is over.” Now I’m scared to even try to be myself.
Story #1239
When I came out, I was 26 and married with 2 kids. My husband freaked, as expected, but the relief I had was so great! Now I am learning just what it is to be a lesbian lady!
Story #1238
When I came out to my best friend was the happiest moment of my life. I just went for it, no hesitation, and said, “I’m gay, you know.” She laughed and hugged me and said she’d known for years. She then came out to me as demisexual and we’ve been dating ever since. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1237
When I came out, it was to my brother, at 1 AM, in the hallway. I had just read a webcomic about a trans girl that gave me confidence in my own gender. His nonchalant “okay” was the best reaction he could have given me, and gave me the courage to come out to my friends and other family members. (Non-binary/14)