When I came out my mom refused to believe it. She said things like, “You’re just confused, I know you like boys” and then started to cry. It was today, so I don’t know what’s going to happen. (21/Lesbian)
Story #1163
When I came out for the first time it was to my sister. She kept bugging me about one of my ex-boyfriends, so I told her that I liked someone else (which I do) so she kept asking me who. After days of her guessing I finally told her. She wasn’t too surprised but was still a little shocked. Since then I’ve told my friends and twin brother.
Story #1162
When I came out it was to my mom, twice. I was 14 the first time and 18 the second. I know she’s very accepting of gay people, but she didn’t believe me either time. Maybe I’ll wait until I’m in a relationship to try again.
Story #1161
When I came out it was to my cousin, who I’m closer to than my mom, who is slightly homophobic. Surprise, surprise, my cousin was also bisexual.
Story #1160
When I came out I was 16. I wasn’t sure how to tell my girlfriend I no longer had feelings for her. But I did and I think that my real love was fueled by a guy at my new job. His name was Leroy and I knew he was the one. (17/Homosexual)
Story #1159
When I came out, I came out to my best friends after two years of contemplating and worrying about my sexuality. Now, I’ve come out 5 times and I think around 12 people know. I’m planning to come out to my parents really soon, because I’m ready to live my life out of the closet.
Story #1158
When I came out (to all of my friends, but individually at different times) I received nothing but positive reactions and support. When I came out to one of my best friends, she came out to me too, and we dated for about 10 months before breaking up. The breakup was on good terms and we’re still close friends, and I feel that the experience made me stronger. I’m still so much happier than I ever was before.
Story #1157
When I came out as bisexual my friend told me, “Wait, but girls can’t like girls. That’s just wrong. Ya know what? It’s probably just a phase anyway.” She was the first person I ever told, so now I have a fear of telling anyone else because I think they’ll have the same reaction.
Story #1156
When I came out for the first time, it was over the internet. I told everyone on a random chat site, “I’M BISEXUAL!!” and then cried for an hour, confused about my feelings for both guys and gals. That was when I was 10. I’m now thirteen and am terrified of being accepted in the real world. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1155
When I came out, it was to my mom and stepdad over a dinner of hot wings and cheese fries.
Me: I have something to tell you.
Mom: What?
Me: I don’t know how to say this.
Mom: You have a girlfriend.
Me: Close. *sigh* This is hard.
Mom: Just say it.
Me: I’m queer.
Mom: So you’re a lesbian?
Me: No. I don’t really want to get into it right now.
Mom: You have to educate us.
Me: Well, I date boys and girls and everything in between.
Mom: Oh. Okay. I love you.