When I Came Out

When I came out to my sister as bisexual, she wasn’t at all surprised. However, she apparently thought that I was 100% a lesbian though. I have never felt so free in my life that a loved one accepts me and still loves me. Next on the agenda: My parents!

When I came out about 3 months ago I told my mother. She asked how do I know this. I told her how I knew and she just got up and walked away. I don’t think she believed me.

When I came out to my best friend (a girl, I’m a guy) it was during school one day. I really wanted to tell her because it was holding me back from growing closer to her as a friend. So one day during last period, I snuck out of class and visited her in P.E. I kind of beat around the bush for a while cause I was so nervous, and she eventually asked me, “Are you gay?” I told her yes and she gave me a big hug. After school we went out to ice cream and she told me how she was so glad I told her. Ever since that day we’ve been super close.

When I came out my best friend knew it and said he loves me anyway. I went away from home at 16 for six weeks and everyone there knew. They all loved me for who I am but my dad doesn’t know.

When I came out, I left a letter for my parents to read in their own time. As I forced myself to drive away and allow them time to find the letter, it was that moment that I will remember the most. I felt free, alive, and oddly calm. The pressure I put on myself disappeared and the acceptance from family and friends that followed suddenly felt minor in comparison to the feeling I got driving away from that letter.

When I came out, my friends all looked at me like “wtf, really??”. None of them thought I “seemed gay,” but they were all cool with it anyway. And now I can finally start being cool with myself~~

When I came out to my mother she told me how very proud she was of me for being so courageous and strong. She is now training to provide support for LGBT teenagers and their families.

When I came out, my dad and his wife just told me I was confused. My dad then told my momma and she was completely fine with it. While my dad still doesn’t accept me I know I will always have my momma by my side.

When I came out first it was just to a openly bisexual friend and she tried to convince me to come out to others. I came out to a group of close friends and all they wanted to know was whether they were attractive! I will probably tell my brother today if I have the courage…

When I came out a month ago, I was too scared to say anything. I made a rainbow cake that said “I’m gay!” in purple frosting. I left a note with it about how I felt, and I listened to my mom read it. She laughed so hard that my sister came out of her room and said “What?” Then she read the note and started laughing, too. They didn’t think I was serious. I’ve only really talked about it with my other sister. The rest of my family thinks I’m in an experimental phase. When I get more serious with my girlfriend, I’ll talk to my parents more.