When I Came Out

When I came out for the FIRST time, it was at my high school in French class. One day everyone was trying to muffle their giggling — I was used to it because they laughed at everything, so I was ignoring it — when someone finally asked, “Who is that kid waving to?!” I looked up, only to groan. One of the kids next to me asked, “You know him?” and the loudest kid in that class shouted, “Is he your boyfriend?” I suddenly shouted — silent, bookworm me — “NO! I DONT SWING THAT WAY!” When I realized what I had yelled, no one was judging me for it, so I blushed and said in a calmer voice, “That’s my little freshman brother.”

When I came out, it was to my close friends at a bus stop. I waited for them to show, very impatiently. When they came over, I just blurted out, “I’m gay!” I certainly made a lasting impression; we still laugh about it today.

When I came out to my sister, I texted her and asked her to call me because I had something to tell her. She called and every time she asked what it was I drew blanks. I finally counted 1…..2…..3…. and said, “I’m gay.” She had no idea and has no problem with it!

When I came out, it was in the car with my best friend in the middle of a snowstorm… in Texas. Not only did I confess that I was a lesbian, but also that I had fallen in love with her and I knew our relationship could be nothing more than one of friends. She accepted me completely and we laughed and poured out our hearts together for the next 2 hours. It was as if a great and terrible weight was lifted from my soul.

When I came out to my friends they were all really supportive. On New Year’s Eve my mum was really supportive and two days later my dad asked me if I had a boyfriend. I feel so much better.

When I came out to my best friend, we laughed, because I had kept it so long from her, and we all started to wonder why I made it such a big deal when I was still the same person I’ve always been.

When I came out it was a surprise to both of us. My buddy (who’s like my little brother) came out as bi to me… something I somewhat always knew. When asked if I was ok with it, I replied: “You and I have more in common than I thought. Surprise!”

When I came out, I had to make sure I had enough strength to tell everyone. I first told my best friend, and she was ok with it. Then I told my mom and she was very acceptable of me proclaiming to be bi.

When I came out I was very very nervous. I did that after reading a bunch of stories here. They encouraged me to do that. I told my friend via whatapp and she first thought I was kidding. After she realised I wasn’t, she said she supported me and loved me no matter what because I am still the same person. I hope that by this story I will encourage YOU to come out to. CLOSETS ARE FOR CLOTH, WE AREN’T SHIRTS (:

When I came out to my parents yesterday, I told my dad first. I kinda mumbled, “I’m bisexual.” There was a pause. Then he goes, “What?” Then I burst into tears. He said, “You’re bi, so what?” When I told my mom, I couldn’t stop laughing (I was nervous) and she goes, “It’s just a phase,” hugs me, and walks out of the room.