When I Came Out

When I came out, it was during church camp. During a group discussion with some of my close friends, everyone was telling secrets, and I said I had one. The words stuck in my throat and I couldn’t say it, but my best friend caught on and just yelled “GAYYYYYY” which broke the ice. I was accepted by every single person in the room, even the kid I was sure wasn’t going to.

When I came out as a lesbian, we were sitting around the family dinner table. My mom literally asked me if I was into men or women. When I answered “women”, my dad high-fived me and said, “Heey, me too!”

When I came out, my little brother didn’t believe me and asked if it was a joke. When I replied no, he said, “I’m gonna tell mom!” and went to tell her, then came back looking almost paralyzed and exclaimed, “It’s not a joke.”

When I came out, my parents cried all night long and asked me to leave my actual girlfriend. I’m lucky I find support on my friends and my girlfriend’s family.

When I came out it was when my best friend was gay, but he moved days after. When he moved, everybody called me a faggot and bullied me. Then I told my mom and she told me to “repent my sin”.

When I came out, my dad’s side of the family said that because I think girls are pretty doesn’t make me bisexual. They also say they’re praying for me. They don’t understand I’m happy the way I am.

When I came out, I was with this guy, and we were talking about listening to each other or something. And I just said, “Well, since you’re listening let’s get one thing straight — I’m not…” And he said that was the best way to come out and he’s totally supportive of it!

When I came out it was to my best friend. He slapped me and was like, “Vaz, you drunk?” Ended up kissing and been dating ever since.

When I came out, it was to my parents. We were talking about plans for the summer, and the conversation nearing its end, my dad got up to leave the table we were talking at. Out of nowhere, I blurted out “Don’t leave!”, and after a few awkward moments, I told them that I was Pansexual. It was a surreal experience, but overall, I’m so glad I had such supportive parents that will stand by me no matter what.

When I came out it was really due to the Supreme Court ruling. It was the same day. It was 11:59 and I texted into the group with my close friends “in light of 50 states of gay today I need to say something before the day is up” then “HEY IM GAY” and they were all super supportive and don’t see me any differently. Next stop is the family!