When I Came Out

When I came out just a few weeks ago I told it to my best friend. At first she thought I’d make a joke but when I reassured that I was serious she reacted very well. She told me that it is no problem for her. Now she’s supporting me and I think it was a good decision to tell her that I’m gay because our friendship has become deeper through that.

When I came out to my two friends, I wrote a letter saying that I was gay and that I hoped they would not think of me differently. I was afraid that my one friend would not accept me, because he always makes gay jokes and remarks. I woke up with a note on my bed. He wrote me a letter when I fell asleep and said that he was proud of me, he accepted me, and he’d always be there to help me.

When I came out to my parents in August, they were perfectly fine about it, saying they wish I’d have spoken about it to them sooner. They say that I shouldn’t have to come out to anyone, and that whatever I need to talk about, they’re there. Then, we just got on normally, with what seems like no difference.

When I came out as a lesbian, I was teasing my best guy friend about being in love with another guy and he told me he thought he was gay in Class 3. So I decided to that it was a good time to come out and so did he. Never been closer since.

When I came out my mom cried. Not because she was upset I’m a lesbian, but because she didn’t want me to have to deal with all the hate and discrimination I was sure to get. I’m glad she accepted me.

When I came out as a lesbian to this boy I almost dated I thought he would hate me. This boy accepted me and cares about me and who I really am. I’m scared to tell my mom and brother for fear they’ll hate me. I am a lesbian and I’m proud to say it.

When I came out I was 21 and the first person I had to come out to was myself. I’d thought about it for years but it was only about 6 months before that I didn’t immediately dismiss it. I texted one of my best friends so that I couldn’t immediately backtrack from it and it later transpired that he was bi. Coming out for me was part of a long process of gaining confidence and self-acceptance. I still haven’t come out to my parents but I hope to soon.

When I came out to my sister, we were on our way to a basketball game. On the bus, she sat next to me and I began to shake. She asked what was wrong and I just showed her a picture of me and this girl that I’ve been crushing on since August. I was crying so hard and ruined my cheer uniform, but she looked up and smiled and said, “You’re my sister; I’ve known forever.”

When I came out alongside my girlfriend to one of her friends, the friend came out to us, too. She said she found us both beautiful and that she had been wishing either of us was gay since she met us, and congratulated us.

When I came out to my parents, I was sucking face. With another guy. They walked in on us in a closet and well…. they found out.