When I Came Out

When I came out in 11th grade, my mom treated me so differently that I went back in. Having a dad as a pastor, I knew it would be hard. Now at 27, my mom has met my girlfriend!

When I came out to one of my best friends, he told me he didn’t care if I was gay and that he would support me no matter what. A few months later I told him he was the one who I was in love with. He said that it didn’t change anything for him and he still wanted to be friends. Of course I feel a bit weird now being around him, but I hope that with time it will pass. He’s probably one of the best things that ever happened to me.

When I came out to my best friend as gay, I was too afraid to tell her in real life but I knew I absolutely needed to. I told her over text message. I couldn’t even bring myself to type it directly into a message. I wrote it in a note and took several screenshots. She replied saying she was disappointed that there were no fireworks or cake or anything, so I received a B+ on presentation and the most supportive and amazing friend I could have ever asked for.

When I came out, it was to my sister.
Me: I’m pretty sure I’m 500% homosexual.
Sister: Aight.

When I came out as asexual in my second year of college, I was in an acting class (I’m a music theatre student) and the general reaction was “Well duh, tell us something we didn’t already guess.”

When I came out to my dad I didn’t know how he would react. I was so scared on how he would take it. I came home from church and started crying. My dad came upstairs and we talked. I told him that I was bi and he said as long as I was happy it’s ok. 🙂

When I came out as lesbian to my sister I was scared. She asked me if I had a crush on anyone I said yes. She asked me about “him”. I showed her a picture of her and she hugged me and said that she will always love me.

When I came out I wrote a note to my mom and she ended up calling my dad. My mom still hates that I’m gay but my dad is super supportive and says he will always be there for me. Coming out to people is still the scariest thing for me but my dad makes it okay… and he’s trying to get my mom to come around.

When I came out, I told my best friend on Facebook. I made her try to guess what it was and it took a while but she finally said, “Are you gay?” I said yes and she said that she supported me. After that I asked her if she thought of me differently. She just said, “No, you’re just my gay best friend.” 🙂

When I came out, I was afraid to tell my parents I was lesbian. So, I told my friend. She helped me make a funny PowerPoint to give the news. My parents didn’t ask questions, and didn’t care. They still love me for me.