When I Came Out

When I came out my brother had just called me a faggot and when I told him I actually was his face went blank, and he told me he was sorry and that he’d always love me because I’m still his brother. Needless to say he’s never called me that again.

When I came out, it was indirect in the 8th grade. I wrote in my journal about that I liked this girl in my class a lot and I lost the journal at school. Someone found it and gave it back to me. Of course they’d read the whole thing and told my crush I liked her. Now, most of my classmates know (including my crush, duh) and everyone’s okay with it. My crush told me she isn’t into girls that way but we still became friends! She’s my best friend now to this very day, as a senior.

When I came out it was after kissing a boy first (I had to be sure). My friends laughed and I immediately felt relaxed about the whole thing. I told my parents 2 years later. Mum cried and dad walked out of the room. They now ask about my boyfriend every time I go home. My friends treat him like another mate, something which can be difficult to do in Ireland. I’m lucky.

When I came out, I was in the middle of the street with close friends. I told them before that I needed to tell them something. I said I was bi and my best friend was in shock, I still don’t know how she feels and I am freaking out.

When I came out, it was a mistake. I messed up on my words and my friend thought I was a lesbian. I’m not completely sure myself, but I’m not straight, not exactly bisexual, and definitely not asexual or pansexual. 🙂

When I came out as bisexual, all of my friends accepted me and gave me a lot of support. That gave me the courage to tell my mom about it. I had expected her to be as supportive as everyone else but she wasn’t. We had a big argument and I can honestly say I was destroyed. I’m just hoping she’ll accept me someday.

When I came out I told my mother over text. We are a Christian family so it was hard of course. But my mom was so relaxed and at ease talking to me about it, it was as if she did not care. I love her so much!

When I came out I told my friends I was bisexual. Then I just started saying lesbian till everyone knew me as gay. Then my older brother and cousin both helped me tell my mum, who just said, “You’re the same daughter I gave birth to. I still love you!”

When I came out today, I told my two closest friends while we were having fun downtown. They were very supportive as I expected. Now at home I told my father about 10 minutes ago. He was clearly disappointed at me. The thing is, I’m the one disappointed at him.

When I came out as bi I was scared and I actually ended up changing schools. I found out there was a bi girl in my class and everyone loved her and accepted her so I came out and felt fine. No one judged or anything and it felt great to finally be me.