When I Came Out

When I came out I told my sister I was gay first over the phone because she’s at college right now. She told me how proud she was of me to be brave enough to tell her that. She’s going to be back home in a week and she said she will help me come out to our Mom. 🙂

When I came out, my parents were nagging me about teen pregnancy because my aunt got pregnant at 18. After about 10 minutes of discussing it, I was very mad at them because no matter how many times I said I wasn’t going to get pregnant they didn’t believe me. I finally said, “I’m a Lesbian! I am never going to get pregnant!” They were both shocked, but accepted me.

When I came out at school people didn’t believe me but when I dated the only other gay guy at school people took me seriously. There are people who make jokes but I am happy that there are people who accept me. My parents know but I haven’t told them. Every time I get close I chicken out. But I am happy that there are people who accept gays and who aren’t afraid to take all the hate that comes with it.

When I came out, I first told my parents. I know that they are usually the last people that someone comes out to, but my parents seem cool with everything. They were completely ok with me being gay, but every once in a while they will ask me, “Are you still gay?” Every time I respond with “I’m as straight as a circle.”

When I came out, I was talking to my mom about my little sister (who’s 10) being forced to be sexualized so early on. I admitted that I’d never had a crush “on a boy” even though I’m in high school, then blurted out there have been girls. She said she was happy for me and glad I wouldn’t accidentally get pregnant, and that “it all made so much sense now.” It was a lot easier than people make it out to be and to be honest a little anticlimactic, in a good way.

When I came out, my dad said that he knew from the time that I was four that I would be gay. He said that he was proud of me because “boys were gross” and thought my girlfriend was absolutely beautiful.

When I came out, my best friend screeched with joy, then said, “We can talk about boys together!”

When I came out to my best friend today she was not really surprised. I had a feeling I was a little obvious but she just was happy for me and I will always love her. I am a 16-year-old guy but I’m still afraid of coming out to my parents.

When I came out, I was talking to my mom about people being accepting of gays. Then, I proceeded to ask her if she knew anyone in the family that was gay. She told me my sister dated a girl when she was in 7th grade, which was new information to me. She then asked what I was. I replied with “I like girls but I am still figuring it all out.” I am a 14-year-old girl.

When I came out to my best friend, he said he loved me unconditionally. When I came out to my sister, she said she was keeping her children from me. When I came out to my mom, she ignored me. And still is doing so. I’m scared to tell anyone else that I’m trans.