When I came out to my brother, he looked at me, started to laugh, and than he said: “I’m glad you’re just gay. First I thought you wanted to say you’re vegetarian. If that would be the case, I’d beat the sh*t out of you, but it’s okay that you’re not straight.” I was 16 back then. (M/22)
Story #1215
When I came out in the middle of the hallway in eighth grade, my bestie (who just so happened to be my crush) came out as demisexual. We’ve formed a great bond and have been dating ever since. (F/16/Pansexual)
Story #1214
When I came out to my mom (a month ago), I though she was gonna be cool but she told me that it was “great for me to experiment things but that it wasn’t necessary to tell everyone about my sex life.” We haven’t talked about it since. I told my sister a week later and she was amazing. So I don’t know what to do with the rest of my family… (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #1213
When I came out to myself I was 42. It was a relief to know why my life has been such am unhappy struggle. I doubt I will ever tell anyone else, because I have nowhere I can go and restart my life. (FtM/Asexual trans)
Story #1212
When I came out, everyone was super supportive of me being bisexual. I’ve changed my sexuality a bunch of times. But I’m still not sure if I should come out to my parents… (Genderfluid demiboy/15/Asexual panromantic)
Story #1211
When I came out to myself, it was really confusing. I have long suspected that I am queer, but I only realized that I was bi a few weeks ago. I finally understood that the reason I felt so awkward around my best friend was that I am in love with her, but I also like boys, too.
I won’t come out to my family for a few years, probably, because my parents think I’m not old enough to understand my sexuality. But I’m so glad to have accepted myself for who I am! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1210
When I came out, it was to my best friend. She told me her brother was gay, so it was okay. Now, I’m a 14-year-old teenage lesbian in a relationship with my best friend, and everyone in my friend circle has some attraction for the same sex.
Story #1208
When I came out it was to my best friend and she said, “Dude, I’ve known for like a year.” Now I’ve come out at school and not my family, it’s been hard keeping my school and home-life separate. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1209
When I came out to my identical twin (17 M), he was driving me home from my water polo game. I thought about telling him and immediately had a HUGE panic attack. He pulled over and asked me what was up, and as soon as I said, “I have something to tell you,” he just said, “You’re gay, right?” and when I nodded, he hugged me and comforted me for a good 20 minutes. I love him.
Story #1207
When I came out as a lesbian to my mom and dad we were watching TV. My mom said, “We’ve known that since you were four,” and my dad said, “The sky is blue. Oh, I thought we were sharing things we already know.”