Story #441

When I came out, officially a couple of months ago, my family basically shrugged their shoulders and said it didn’t matter because if I liked other girls, it was still a part of me, and they loved me as a whole. Some friends were shocked, while the majority said it made sense. I’ve known I’ve been into girls since age 12 when girls start to crush on guys, and my mom was waiting for me to to be comfortable to “officially” come out. I was lucky and I hope the best for others to have someone that accepts them completely like my family did.

Story #440

When I came out I didn’t know it. My father found a paper with a list of people’s initials I had a crush on. After I lied about the names on the list he pulled the other list out with the names that go to the initials. After a long talk they say they accept me but their actions prove different. Now it’s one of those family secrets no one speaks about.

Story #439

When I came out as poly the day after coming out as bi, my parents were completely unaccepting. They blamed my husband, the fact that we’re atheist, and my therapist for making me this way. They told me they couldn’t understand why I insisted on being weird. It really hurt, but I still think I did the right thing.

Story #438

When I came out to my parents they were shocked but surprisingly completely okay with it. Now my siblings have found out too and they don’t really care much. My friends are the most supportive and some of them have come out as bi or bi curious too!

Story #437

When I came out to my mom, it was through a picture on Facebook of me smiling because of my current girlfriend. I called my mom and told her that I like girls and she was confused, but she said she loves me no matter what and that she just wants me to be happy.

Story #436

When I came out as bi to my parents tonight they did not take it as calmly as I expected. They had lots of awkward questions that showed clearly that their line of thinking was not going where I had hoped. I’m second guessing my decision, but I knew I wanted to do it for myself and every other bisexual person out there who feels the need to hide. I was glad to have my supportive husband, big sister, and brother-in-law there with me. Maybe next Christmas I’ll have the courage to tell them about our girlfriend.

Story #435

When I came out to my best friend over the phone 3 years ago, I was crying in a heap on my basement floor. I was convinced that somehow by saying it out loud, someone else would hear and I would get kicked out of my Catholic high school or worse, out of my house. To my surprise, she laughed and said, “Come on, that’s no big deal! I still love you and you’re still my best friend.”

Story #434

When I came out, it wasn’t exactly a coming out. I drunk texted my friend that he’s really cool and asked him if he thought I was gay. He saw the message and did not reply to it. We saw each other at school and he asked me if I had a blast over the weekend. Later that night he messaged me randomly that IF I am gay, then he’s totally fine with it. Felt good.

Story #432

When I came out to my cousin on New Years (we’re the same age) she said she was totally cool with it and had always suspected it because I’d never really showed interest in guys I had dated. She asked me all the regular questions and told me she still loved me. So if anyone is thinking of coming out, do it. It’s such a good feeling!

Story #433

When I came out to my best friend, before I told her I was hesitating so I wanted to change the subject so it would be easier to tell her. So I began with “Did you know that Tom Daley is dating a guy?” And she said, “I know, are you gay?” I said, surprised, “Yep” and she said, “That’s fine with me, but you know I’m straight, right?” I said sarcastically, “No, really?”