When I came out the first time, I was 13. I came out on social media as bi. I lost a lot of friends and people at school started bullying me. Three years later I realised that I’m gay. I’m in a new school and I’m terrified of coming out again.
Story #1189
When I came out it was inadvertently to my best friend. We were goofing off and I said, “What if I told you… I am gay?” And he just shrugged and said he didn’t care and we’d still be friends. I didn’t bother to mention that I had a crush on our other friend, but after how I act in front of my crush it should be pretty obvious. Now I need to seriously come out.
Story #1188
When I came out I came out on Facebook and everyone supported me and no one gave me crap about it. I told my sister and she accepted me. My mom likes to say that she’s not surprised. (13/Bisexual)
Story #1187
When I came out I was drunk at my friend’s house. We were playing truth or dare and I told him I didn’t like girls but boys. He was surprised to say the least but he didn’t support me. We still don’t talk to each other. Now I’m scared to tell my best friend. I’m pretty sure he will accept me but I’m not willing to take the chance and lose another friend.
Story #1186
When I came out, my mom cried. I told her over a year ago, and she started crying. She went on about how she wanted grandkids, and basically told me not to tell anyone. I’m gonna come out to her and her side of the family again soon. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1185
When I came out to my friend, it was over email. I was scared she was going to judge me, but to my surprise, she said she was bisexual too! Now I am more confident about coming out to my homophobic parents. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1184
When I came out to my father, he told me I was lucky because women were such a pain in the ass…
Story #1183
When I came out to my best friend, she was totally supportive. She told me that she loves me no matter what and will always be there for me. (M/13/Bisexual)
Story #1182
When I came out, my friend did it for me. My friend told my dad, and we had a really awkward talk. He ended up being extremely supportive. (13/Gay)
Story #1181
When I came out to myself, I had this great moment of relief. I was finally free. I came out to my mom a few weeks later.