When I Came Out

When I came out to my best friend, his reaction was better than anyone could imagine. But when I came out to my mom she kicked me out of the house. I’m living with my girlfriend now and am waiting for my mother to accept me and to apologize. I don’t know if this is ever going to happen.

When I came out, I told my friends at school (the word spread quickly). Now most people sit as far away from me in fear of being raped. I then told my mom, who told me that she is bi.

When I came out as bi to my older brother, he hugged me and told me how proud he was of me for telling him. It felt great, and now I want to come out to more people. I’m still too scared to tell my parents. I’m a 14-year-old male.

When I came out to my parents, I did it through song. I sang them this beautiful song I had written about struggling with my sexuality for a while and I never got to finish singing it because I burst into tears. My parents were extremely accepting and I have now told most of my friends that I am bi.

When I came out to my brother, I just said, “I’m into guys.” He replied, “I think you like someone for their personality.” I’m super relieved and encourage everyone to come out to someone they think will be supportive.

When I came out to my friends at school, we had English. My friend and I were laughing at something my teacher said. So she said, “Come on, sit up straight.” My friend did, but I didn’t. My reply was, “I can’t, I’m lesbian.” Everyone was silent, but after class, everyone said they still liked me and it wouldn’t change a thing. The only people I have to come out to is my family. But I’m sure they’ll be supportive.

When I came out I only came out to my school. I waited until I had a girlfriend to do it so they’d believe me. I posted a picture on Instagram with a long caption about acceptance. There’s been some hate but there’s so much more positivity. I feel a lot better now.

When I came out, I was playing a game of Monopoly with my friends during lunch. It was the day after April Fools this year and I thought my sophomore history teacher was going to give us a test. Upon finding out that there wasn’t a test, I was in a good mood and just told my friends, “Hey guys, I have to tell you something; I’m not into women”. At first they ignored me, but then they heard it again and became shocked, because they’ve suspected that I was bi, but not completely gay. The first thing one of my friends said was, “You’re not into me, right?”, to which I responded “No”. We then laughed it up and I continued on with the game, knowing that they were completely supportive of my sexuality.

When I came out, I was so nervous that I sent an email to every member of my family. I thought that they would probably be accepting but I didn’t realize that I was depriving them of something by coming out in such an impersonal way. Everyone was so great and I’m so glad I came out but I wish I did it in person. I hope that anyone reading this, who knows their family will still accept them, will come out in person. Coming out is a constant process and every time I’ve done it in person has been a much better time.

When I came out, I was walking to class with my best friend and I paused the conversation we were having by saying “By the way, I’m bisexual.” She stopped walking and gave me a hug and told me how proud she was of me coming out to her. I’ve now progressed to pansexual, but she still supports me, as does the rest of my friendship group when I came out to them.