When I Came Out

When I came out, it was after my best friend came out to me. We have everything in common, even our sexuality!

When I came out to my brother today as bisexual he was so supportive. It felt so good to tell somebody what I was feeling. I’m just trying to figure out the best way to tell others now. It’s hard to tell how people will react to this. I can only hope it will be as good of an experience as it was today.

When I came out to my friends as bigender, I expected to be laughed at because it was so weird and not really relevant to other people. Instead, I got hugs, support, and even congratulations. Turns out one of my friends is bigender, too…

When I came out, I told my best friend. She looked at me with wide eyes, then hugged me and said whatever. She asked questions like “how did you know?” In the end, its OK.! I’m bi, by the way.

When I came out to my parents they acted weird and got mad and incoherent but then it was like they erased it from their memories. I had to come out to them many times over that decade; it’s like they couldn’t believe it. When they realized that this wasn’t going away, they went to therapy and since then it’s been a little better for a few years now.

When I came out as bi, it was to my best friends. We were walking around school during lunch. We were talking about people we liked. When they asked me I said that I liked guys…and girls. They were supportive and I decided to eventually tell my parents.

When I came out a few hours ago to my best friend I was so nervous. He was so understanding though and we talked for several hours. Afterwards I just felt so happy that I had gotten it off of my chest. If there’s anyone else nervous about coming out, definitely tell the person who you trust over anyone else.

When I came out to my best friend, he could tell I was struggling with something and that I wanted to tell him something. So he just asked, “…are you gay?” After a long pause I replied yep. He was extremely supportive even though he is very religious. Couldn’t have gone better. Now I just have to come out to my family!

When I came out to my brother as gay, he was disappointed, not by the fact that I’m gay – he was really supportive about my sexuality – he was really sad because I’m not the kind of gay who knows about fashion and all that stuff. So the next hours we were talking about stereotypes and he really understands that there are many types of gay. Now we are much closer than ever.

When I came out I told my friend everything – not just about being lesbian but about my whole life. He’s gay so he understands and I am so relieved. But I don’t know what to do next.