When 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.

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.”