When I came out at the age of 15, things got a bit chaotic. My stepdad was a conservative man who worked in the business industry and when I told him I was lesbian, he was upset and didn’t talk to me for the next two or three weeks. My mom, on the other hand, was super supportive because she was bisexual. After a few years, I identified as panromantic and my stepdad just lost it and severed ties with me. My mom supports me to this very day, though. (F/29/Panromantic)
Story #2553
When I came out early 2020 I was about 14 years old. I had told my aunt. She was not fond of the idea; she didn’t think it was right for a male to transition to a female. I have had it rough even till this day. It hurts really bad but I know in my heart that I can overcome this pain and I will do it by myself like I have been. It’s so rare for trans girls where I am from to really care about me but I’ll survive (F/17/Transgender)
Story #2552
When I came out I did not know where my parents landed, if they were phobics, ally, or neutral. I came out as bisexual, then I was trans, then found out that I was truly bigender. I have not told my dad or siblings. In fact, I only told my mom and the people at school. My mom is still being weird about it, and by the way people will never stop hating, just ignore them, they don’t deserve the light of day #be yourself #bigender (Bigender/10)
Story #2551
When I came out to my parents, it made me realize a lot. I didn’t get the choice to come out on my own terms, as they found out on their own and I was forced to come out. I felt pretty heartbroken when they responded with disgust and disbelief, almost like it was phenomenon. After that they just ignored who I was and it was just pretty awkward after that. I wish it ended up differently but it made realize that I should accept myself because that’s who I am. Do not let people dictate on who you are. Be yourself. (Non-binar/transmasc/13/Abrosexual)
Story #2550
When I came out to my dad at the age of 17 I told him that I believed I was gay although I had always been attracted to all genders. I had chosen to tell him as we travelled home from a gig in the back of a gay friend’s van, which was dark as it hadn’t any windows, so I felt protected by not being able to see his reaction. Sadly and humiliatingly, my dad didn’t speak to me or look me in the eye for 3 days. He sought reassurance from his lesbian acquaintances and I just pretended nothing had ever happened. Things at home were excruciatingly awkward for a while but he found relief when I found a boyfriend. I was 18 when I realised that I was bisexual and 36 when I claimed pansexual as my identity! (F/43/Pansexual)
Story #2549
When I came out to my parents, they were just neutral. At the time, I was bisexual and they were completely fine with it. My friends supported me so much, it felt like a dream. However, over time, I lost attraction and I didn’t feel any sexual attraction to people. I was worried sick because I felt odd and alien-like, so I searched up what I was feeling and turns out I’m asexual, but I didn’t feel at ease with that, since romance wasn’t kind my thing. After a little bit of digging, I found out I’m aroace. My family and parents supported me just as well when I was bi. (M/16/Aroace)
Story #2548
When I came out “unoffically” my parents checked my computer one night after a teacher complained at school because of me reading a lesbian wattpad story and saw lesbian tiktoks and videos in my search history. They were confused and I’m not sure if they support me as they are heavily Christian and don’t believe in it. I like a girl at our school (which is also a Christian school) and some teacher complained about us touching in class even though straight couples kiss in our class all the time. I feel unaccepted anywhere I go except when I’m playing sports. (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2547
When I came out to my parents in middle school as just gay (they don’t know terms) they were somewhat supportive, but my dad was not sure. He went on a walk with me and basically said you’re probably not gay, because you are just desperate to fit in and your friends are gay so you think you are. I believed him, and so during lockdown I went back to “being straight” and then I had to re-come out to myself in high school. I now understand myself more and I have come out to a few close friends, who have all been super supportive of me. They are even helping me with my crush right now!!! I am going to ask her to prom 🙂 (F/17/Biromantic asexual)
Story #2546
When I came out, my whole life fell apart. I was born a girl and I never felt like one. I was popular and funny but deep down, I never saw myself as the type of girl to wear skirts or put makeup on or talk about boys. When I was 13, I mustered enough courage and told my mom and dad I didn’t feel like a girl. My dad’s face went from curious to shocked and my mom tried to tell herself it was a dream. They kept saying mean things to me, but I try hard to ignore them. Now, I identify as a pansexual and I’m still trying to figure out my identity. (Questioning/14/Pansexual)
Story #2545
When I came out, it was to my grandparents. My mom was on a business trip and my dad was, well, divorced with my mom. I told my grandparents that I was gay. They were at first shocked but they both told me that they loved me to death, no matter what I identify as. When my mom came home a few days later, I told her I was gay, and she was extremely supportive. My birthday was two days ago and my mom got me the Gay Pride flag and my grandparents ordered me a rainbow cake. They’re so loving! Hope you guys are supported as well! (M/17/Gay)