When I came out to my friend (about 30 minutes ago), she had just told me that she thought it was perfectly fine to be LGBT. No one else that I know of thinks this way. She hugged me and bought me ice cream. Maybe coming out isn’t such a bad idea…? (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #1253
When I came out to my mother at age 12, I texted her a long paragraph while she was at work. She texted back saying she would talk about it later, and then during the talk she confessed to being with a girl for 9 months. Long story short, she teases me about every girl I met and told everyone in the family I am a lesbian. Couldn’t have had a more accepting family to support me. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1252
When I came out to my best friend we were talking about why another friend was treating me different and she asked me if it was because I am gay and I just said yes.
Story #1251
When I came out literally 10 minutes ago, I went downstairs, walked into my parents’ room, and asked for a cuddle. They then asked what was up. I couldn’t say, so I said I’m seeing someone. They then said, and I quote, “Is this the part you tell us you’re gay?” I just nodded. We then talked for 20 minutes about everything from who to I’m not getting any special treatment now. I’m so happy to have loving parents.
Story #1250
When I came out to my mom as bisexual she was like I told her I killed someone. Now my brother doesn’t talk with me because my mom told him she thinks I will make him gay and that’s weird and disgusting. I won’t do anything to my brother. She even told him to not walk beside me. (M/18/Bisexual)
Story #1249
When I came out to my parents, my mom said, “Thank you for telling us.” My dad, however, said, “Don’t redecorate my house.”
Oh, Dad. (M/24/Gay)
Story #1248
When I came out, it was through email to my best friend since kindergarten. I was so convinced that night that I would send that email, and I would no longer have a friend.
Then, she came out to me.
Story #1247
When I came out, it was over text to my best friend. She was supportive, so now a few months later I told my other friend, who also came out to me as bisexual. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1246
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 :/