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.”
Story #1206
When I came out, it was a lot easier than I expected. I was at work, and one of my coworkers — who had already disclosed she had a gay brother — popped the question. She asked it subtly, and I just replied. It’s so funny because I never expected someone I didn’t know very well to be the first one I came out to. Anyway, I am waiting to tell my family until I graduate high school. Wish me luck!
Story #1205
When I came out to myself all the pain I had secretly felt and didn’t know where it came from suddenly vanished. Two years later I came out to my family and friends and I realised that they didn’t care if I was straight or not, they just loved me anyway. (F/21/Bisexual)
Story #1204
When I came out to my dad, I was already 33 years old and a Roman Catholic priest. A week later, I told my brothers. A month later, I posted a coming out photo on Facebook. Years later, I’m still a priest and an out and proud advocate for LGBT+ rights.
Story #1198
When I came out, my mom told me at least I hadn’t told her I was a stick of celery instead of not a girl.
Story #1203
When I came out to my best friend she burst into tears, at which point I felt my heart sink and I felt horrible, until she looked up at me and confessed that she was in fact bisexual and was so happy she wasn’t alone.
Story #1197
When I came out to my mom she was so happy for me. Now she keeps on trying to find me girlfriends to make up for all the times she teased me about boys. I told her it doesn’t work that way. Gotta love my mom. (F/16/Lesbian)