When I Came Out

When I came out I told a close friend who really helped me figure out who I was. Then I told my crush and he’s been extremely supportive of me and says he’ll always be there for me.

When I came out, I didn’t come out. My “best friend” did for me. But it’s been years and people are finally starting to accept me. I haven’t come out to my parents YET. But I hope to do so very soon.

When I came out of the closet as bi to my best friend, I wanted to do it during National Coming Out Day, but I lost my nerve and 12:00 came. She told me she had to go to work in the morning and that she was going to bed. I blurted out, “I’m bisexual!” She was super supportive, but I’m a little sorry I screamed at her…

When I came out to my cousin who is a big sister to me, I had been trying all weekend, but kept chickening out. The night before I left, right when we were headed to bed, I fumbled with my words and finally asked if she wanted to see a picture of the person I was dating. I slid the phone over to her, face down. She responded, “She’s pretty”…then went to bed.

When I came out for the first time, I told my brother’s girlfriend. She was so happy for me and really made me feel more comfortable with myself. Two years later, she is now my sister-in-law. She grabbed me at the wedding and gave me a hug saying she loved me and would always support me, no matter who and that I should be proud.

When I came out I was drunk and my mom just came home and I said, “MOM! I’M SUPER GAY!” She just laughed and said, “I know, honey, I know, but you’re still my daughter.”

When I came out to one of my closest friends in July, it took me more than five minutes to muster the courage to say out loud, for the first time in my life, those two scariest of words: “I’m gay”. Now I can say it, walking along a London street, or in a park, and smile 🙂

When I came out to my mom, I was beyond terrified, but I just said it. “Mom, I’m gay.” She was quiet for a moment, and said, “Okay.” I felt so much better.

When I came out to my best friend it took me forever, and I couldn’t bring myself to say anything out loud, I had to text her. But she was nothing but supportive, and now I’m out to pretty much everyone. 😀

When I came out to my best friend, he was very supportive and he actually came out to me too. I was really nervous when I told him; my entire body was shaking. He understood. 🙂