When I Came Out

When I came out as queer to my mom she accused me of trying to get attention. She said because I am in a heteto marriage I cannot be bi. I’m devastated and so envious of the positive coming out stories on here.

When I came out as a lesbian I changed my Facebook status to “in a relationship” and waited for my family to see it. When they did, they were more surprised by the fact that I was dating someone than by the fact that that someone was a girl. I was glad they were accepting but also slightly offended by their lack of confidence in my love life.

When I came out it in a high school summer camp it was the best day of my life. The day before I had gone to San Francisco Pride and was feeling hella motivated. I remember messaging my friend that night in an emotional frenzy. To my surprise my best friend came out to me at the same time I came out to him. And now we’re united in the LGBT youth community.

When I came out, I was camping with my class on a school trip and I was in a tent with my best friends. My best friends already knew I was gay. My sleeping bag got stuck in my hiking bag and I screamed, “It won’t come out! Like me!” The whole class heard…

When I came out to my parents last week, it wasn’t by choice. They found out I was dating a girl. Their reactions shocked me. My dad was accepting and my mom was more upset with me than she’d ever been in my life. I know we’ll get through this, but it’s so hard to be condemned for something I can’t (and don’t want to) change.

When I came out, I was just sitting with my mom on the couch. I told her, “I don’t think I’m straight. I think I’m pansexual. That means I can be attracted to anyone regardless of gender.” She was very accepting.

When I came out it was in light of the Supreme Court decision in America. I had already come out to my friends and my school. Just by the turn of events I came out to each one of them separately, and they each took it great. My mom came up to my room a couple minutes later and asked more about when I knew as well as what she could do to help, then said her gay coworker knew when I was just a baby. I don’t know why I’m still nervous, everything went so well.

When I came out as lesbian, my mom sat me down and told me it was a phase. At the time I almost believed her, but now I know for sure that it’s not, and I am comfortable with the thought of being gay. I have yet to try again, and fear that it will be a bit more awkward and complicated with my dad. My siblings sort of know, and are completely normal with it. I hope my friends are as accepting my siblings.

When I came out I was in seventh grade and had casually come out to my friends, like, “Guys, I’m pansexual.” They were totally accepting and now my new name is Peter Pan…

When I came out for the first time to one of my friends it was during a chat conversation and he, just for laughs, said “boobs or butts” and I went “boobs because I’m bi”.