When I Came Out

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.

When I came out to my lesbian friend, she was so supportive of my effort and action. However, when I told my mother, I was in tears. Since then, our relationship has not been the same. She believes my friends influence my decision to be gay, but I beleive I am who I am and I cannot change who I am. Hopefully one day she’ll turn around and realize I am still her son.

When l came out the first time it was to my openly gay teacher. I was a junior. She was a sweetheart about it saying that it didn’t matter if I was not straight, people would only see me as a smart and talented individual.

When I came out, it wasn’t what I’d been expecting. Some mates were sitting around me and asked me if I had a girlfriend or not, so I answered truthfully and said that there was someone I liked. I dragged one of my friends away from the rest, went to a quiet place and thought about how I was going to approach it. He was always going on about cats, and how he loved them so much, so I simply said to him, “You know you like cats, well, I don’t share your interest in pussy… I’m gay.” He was really supportive, and nearly collapsed from laughter. I’ve never been happier since.

When I came out for the first time it was to my older sister. She had a dream awhile back where I said I was gay and it seemed like a great starter to coming out. I told her today that I’m not gay but I am bi. She said that I have her support without question. Now to tell the rest of my family.

When I came out to my best friend, I had to do it by text, because I was way too nervous to tell her in person (which was what I had first planned to do). I texted her right after school and she said that she would always love me no matter what and that it doesn’t even matter to her. We talk about my celebrity crushes (Rooney Mara and Amber Heard!) and real crushes with so much ease now.

When I came out, I told my straight best friend and roommate. He was really accepting and told me we’ll be friends no matter what. He kinda knew already, and was just waiting for me to say something. He even said if anyone ever messes with me about being gay, he’ll kick their ass for me. I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.