When I Came Out

When I came out, I lost my family, my friends, hope. But then I realized that if I tried living my life through the eyes of others, then that wouldn’t be living at all. So, at 19 I’m still supporting myself and living how I want. As for family… I haven’t spoke to them in years. Will it get better? I say everything gets better.

When I came out to my friends today, it became very clear to me that some of them were not comfortable being friends with me anymore. It makes me upset, but I suppose it’s their problem, not mine. I’m just glad that some of them have chosen to remain by my side regardless of my sexual orientation.

When I came out to my brother’s girlfriend, she basically said, “So what else is new?” She didn’t know, it just wasn’t that big of a deal. She’s helping me come out to my family, starting with my brother first. I hope it all works out!

When I came out to my best friend of 15 years as bi, her behavior towards me changed instantly. She claimed to be okay with it, but we have not spoken in two months. I hope it gets better, but I fear it won’t. It makes me sad.

When I came out to my parents just a couple of hours ago I was driving around in my truck trying to calm down. I did it over the phone since I live so far away. It was the best descision I have made in my 24 years of life!!! Mom said she had no idea, which was surprising; Dad said he had been wondering for a couple of years. It went so well I wish I had done it years earlier. Today was my day though! I am a gay and open man now!!!!!

When I came out last night to my friend, she was totally okay with it. She said it was the first thing that popped into her head when I said there was something I wanted to tell her and that she’s even suspected it in the past. Then she started talking about setting me up with a girl she knew was bi! Lol the only bad thing is she still thinks it might be a sin, which hurts. But at least she doesn’t care and we are still close friends! 🙂

When I came out to my best friend a few years ago, it was very late at night, during a sleepover. We immediately moved on with our rambling conversation and she never said anything about it, although I talk about girls around her all the time. A couple days ago she said she doesn’t even remember the conversation, because she was so close to sleep.

When I came out to my mom a few hours ago, her reaction made me sad. All my friends had been so supportive and happy for me and I was so excited to tell her that I was finally happy, and with a girl. But she didn’t ask any questions, she didn’t make eye contact and the conversation ended in less than a minute. I hope it gets better.

When I came out… about two hours ago… my mom just hugged me and we sat there for a good ten minutes not saying a word… and all she said was, I still love you…

When I came out, I was washing the dishes with my Nan (who I live with) and suddenly thought I had enough of hiding. I told her that I had something to say, and she said I could tell her anything, so I said I had feelings towards boys as well as girls. She was 100% fine and loving towards me and so was my girlfriend! 🙂 My nan then told my brother, who didn’t take too well, but recently he said he loved me for who I was and has stuck up for me so much! Everyone from school was cool about it — it’s 2013 now, it’s acceptable! 🙂