When I came out I was scared that people wouldn’t accept me and that I would lose people close to me. In retrospect, the opposite happened. I am closer to people now than I have been my entire life.
Story #7
When I came out to my high school friend, she came out to me, too!
Story #6
When I came out to my brother, he celebrated: We could now discuss topics including “hot girls.”
Story #5
When I came out to my mother, she told me she wished I wasn’t, because she wanted me to live a happy life. I am happy, mom. I would never want to live a lie.
Story #4
When I came out to my parents I wrote them a three-page letter explaining my hidden “gay” life to them. My dad still won’t talk to me like he did before I sent the letter. It breaks my heart because I love him so much, but I love my girlfriend just as much if not more.
Story #3
When I came out to my high school friends (during college) they all thought I was lying. It is three years later and they all still think it is a phase.
Story #2
When I came out, I realized what disappointment looked like on a person’s face. My mom’s. Today… we’re still working through it.
Story #1
When I came out to my twin brother, he looked me straight in the eye, pumped his fist in the air, and yelled “FINALLY!”