When I Came Out

When I came out I was already out to one of my best friends. Me and my other best friend always were the first two into school in the mornings, so I got a packet of Skittles (her favourite sweet) and wrote “I’m bi :)” on the table. She looked up, read it, smiled and ate one of the Skittles! It was the most interestig way I’ve ever come out before.

When I came out to one of my old junior high teachers and begged her not to tell anyone, she gave me a hug and told me that my sexuality doesn’t change the way she sees me. She’s the first adult I came out to and I’m really glad I did.

When I came out it actually happened as a drunk hookup with a gay friend of mine. Within my circle of friends word travels quick, and everyone didn’t care and accepted me with open arms. A year later, I told my family at my high school graduation party (heavily intoxicated) that I liked boys. My brother has no problem with it, but my mom and dad told me that they love me unconditionally, but they needed time to adjust and get used to it. Now I just feel like the black sheep. Hopefully this will pass.

When I came out to my two best friends, one of them was upset and the other one smug. I asked why, and my smug friend said that he bet I would come out his year while my other friend was banking on next year. Not quite the reaction I was anticipating, but they are awesome and really accepting. Thanks, guys.

When I came out it was to my close guy friend, just a minute ago. When I told him indirectly, he didn’t say anything, so I asked why and if his opinion of me changed. He said, “No, you’re still my friend, why should it?” Best reaction ever 😀

When I came out to my deeply religious parents, they hugged me for what felt like forever. I asked my mom if they had an issue with my sexuality, but they said, “No, God is love.”

When I came out to my friends, they were shocked at first because I used to date guys and now I like both, but they all jumped on me and hugged me to death. They were like, “We don’t care! We love shorty.” That made me happy. Now that I am graduating, I think it’s time to tell my whole family. I hope they’re accepting like my best friends.

When I came out, it was to my closest friend Lucy. I first thought I was Bi, and she helped me to realise I’m gay. She’s been so supportive and though my parents say they’d support me, comments they’ve made lead me to think otherwise… I guess only time will tell.

When I came out, my mom walked in on me making out with my boyfriend. She screamed, and threw a stack of straight porn magazines at us, which I assume she thought were mine. I was forced out of the closet, and found out my dad has a scat fetish. Things around the house haven’t been the same ever since that day.

When I came out to my conservative Indian parents it was over dinner eating homemade enchilada. Just as I was about to sit at the table I broke out into tears, and when they asked me what was wrong I told them I was gay. My Mum started crying hysterically, and somehow it turned into a huge argument about how it was going to disgrace our ‘family name’. She has since told me she loves me but finds it difficult to accept. We haven’t talked about it or eaten enchilada since.