When I Came Out

When I came out as a bisexual girl, I told my friend I needed to tell her something important. When I told her, she said, “Ok. And what’s the important thing?” She was very accepting and I’m glad to get it off my chest. To anyone out there who’s struggling, tell someone you trust and be you.

When I came out, I was in my 9th grade classroom and we were all sharing our deepest secrets (school project) so when it came my turn I said, “Yep, I’m a lesbian.” They all burst out laughing, even my teacher, and apparently they all thought I was gay even before I came out.

When I came out to my mom, it was a long night. She told me she was disappointed and started crying. She cried all night long. After a few days, she sent me a message telling me that she thinks I’m an immature pervert. It was hurtful, but I don’t regret it.

When I came out I did it in bits and pieces. I came out to an Internet friend I’d only recently gotten close to and it turned out that she’s bi, too. I came out one of my two best friends today and she didn’t even blink; I was so relieved and so grateful for her. I don’t know if I’ll ever come out to my family without being in a solid relationship with another woman… they’re all the “we’ll love you anyway but it’s wrong” types and I don’t really wanna deal with that.

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.