When I Came Out

When I came out, I was out with my friend after happy hour with other people. She knew I had been depressed all summer, but didn’t know why. I then just blurted out “I’m gay. I’ve always known deep down, and I’m 24 and tired of not being who I am.” She responded, “I always knew there was something different about you, but know that this changes nothing between us and I’m here for you.” I don’t think it could have gone better!

When I came out my parents went absolutely ballistic. They couldn’t understand it especially since we come from a religious family. They wouldn’t talk to me about it at all and my mom always looked like she was going to throw up whenever I’d bring it up. After a few months I met a beautiful girl who stole my heart within days and now she’s all that matters to me. I don’t care what anyone thinks, just her.

When I came out to my parents they seemed to have known it since I was 10. Religious views have made all the acceptance process harder. Even though up to this moment I haven’t heard sincere words I can say it is much better being out. Not every family will comprehend it but life goes on and happiness has nothing to do with anyone but oneself.

When I came out my conservative parents were surprisingly supportive and told me they always knew I was gay… I was extremely scared and the words “I am gay” took ten minutes to come out (pun intended).

When I came out, I was 19 and had failed two of my college subjects. I felt like a failure, so my best friend called me from overseas. She promised she’d loved me even with all my failures, so then I told her my biggest failure is being gay. She admitted she suspected it since we met, and she’d be glad to stand by my side no matter what.

Now, I thought being gay is the best thing in this world.

When I came out to my friend in a text, she didn’t respond. I got scared and kept texting her, then started crying and called her. She said she didn’t see the text and she apologized. She then told me she already knew I was and that she was bi. I’ve been in love with her for two years.

When I came out I had to explain why my divorce was pending. It wasn’t because I was separated for 4 years, because she didn’t like sex or because I did everything. It was because I was gay. My cousin said, “It’s ok, you’re still my cuz.” Now I just say it if it comes to me… worry no longer.

When I came out (today) to my mother, I was scared. The words “I am gay” never seemed to surface. So instead, I just told her that I wasn’t attracted to females. Surprisingly, she took it well. She told me how she doesn’t understand it (religious views) but she would never stop loving me. I just hope it gets better from here.

When I told my mum I was gay and wanted to wear girls clothes and have long purple hair, she was very supportive. I told my dad and he said, “I know and I’m proud to have you as a son and I love you more than anything.” That’s a day I will never forget. Love you mum and dad 🙂

When I came out, it was in a skype call with two of my closest friends. I had told them earlier in the day that I wanted to tell them something and when we were all in a call I decided to let them guess cause I wasn’t able to say it myself. Finally my friend said, “You’re gay” and I said yes and they both said that I shouldn’t be ashamed of it and that they completely support me.