When I Came Out

When I came out, it was to a friend I trusted. We were at an athletics stadium. My friend and I went alone to do long jump, when I cornered her, and I simply told her: “I’m bi.” She asked me what it meant and I told her. For a minute, she just stood there; it was the scariest minute ever. She then told me it’s ok, and asked who and I told her, and she said she was still my friend and would never leave me.

When I came out, my brother was visiting me in college and we hadn’t seen each other in a long time. I wasn’t planning on saying it but the timing felt right, and it was at night and we were watching “The Shining.” He stopped the movie, went to the cabinet and my kitchen and popped a bottle of champagne. He was ecstatic. He said he thought I might be, but he didn’t want to confront me before I was ready. We spent the whole night talking about me being gay, and he asked if there was anyone I had my eyes on, and how great it was that I was happy and how happy he was for it. Now here we are, 6 years later, and he’s agreed to be the best man at my wedding.

When I came out, I cried, and my best friend told me not to dare think there is anything wrong with it. I owe him so much because he helped me tell my family and he helped my boyfriend pick out an engagement ring for me. Christian, thank you.

When I came out I was terrified. I dreaded coming out for years and I didn’t do it until I was 24. I’m now out to my family and friends and everyone’s been so supportive. No matter how down you may feel at times, it always gets better!

When I came out to my best friend, he thought I was making a prank. We spent a half hour playing pool and discussing if I was really gay. After a week, he accepted that I liked guys and now we are the same friends as before.

When I came out completely to my parents, my dad name called me and kicked me out of the house for a month during March break 2012. I was in college at the time and it was one of the most difficult times of my life knowing my father didn’t accept me for me. I felt my heart break for the first time, but his comments he made. Luckily I had a great circle of friends and family outside of my family of origin who took me in. Things have changed now; we talk and I have learned a lot about myself… things get better (:

When I came out, I was 22. I told my 3 best friends and they have all been wonderfully supportive. I was afraid things would change or that they would even care. Truth is, they still do/always have/always will love me for me. It’s easy to take things like this for granted, as I know some people aren’t so lucky. But then again, it’s only been 4 days…

When I came out, it was to my mom. I was living in Japan and she was still in my home country. I was talking to her on the phone and told her right before she hung up. I cried even though there was no need. She said she loved me no matter what and was only worried that I thought something wa wrong with it. Then she told me she felt bad for my other lesbian friend whose mom didn’t take it well.

When I came out as gay, I was 16. I was scared at first that people wouldn’t understand, so when my friend was like “Awesome” after I told her, I was totally taken aback. Eventually, after telling each of my family members and closest friends, I came out publicly on FB and got overwhelming support. So far everyone at my school has been great about it.

When I came out I denied it at first. My mom asked me if I was a lesbian and I was in such shock that I denied it. Both she and my grandma saw a facebook status I had made that was a quote from a gay celebrity. My grandma called to ask if I was a lesbian. Standing in our washroom with my grandma on the phone, I finally came out to both my mom and grandma. It was the most terrifying thing I have ever done. It feels really good to know that my mom and grandma know that I’m a lesbian and they still love me to death.