When I came out, I told my mom I had something to tell her while we were at a restaurant. I got nervous and waited until we got home. There, I texted her three words. “I like women.” And the only she said is “that’s okay.” Afterwards, she hugged me and told me she would always love me no matter what. I still haven’t told my dad, who’s very religious and right-wing. (F/Lesbian)
Story #2689
When I came out as non-binary to my friend, I was dripping with anxiety; when they came out to me, I shined with joy and comfort. Finally, someone who was going through the same thing as me. Finally, someone who understood. They’re still my best friend 😀 (Non-binary/20)
Story #2688
When I came out in 4th grade, I came out to my parents (as pan), or rather, my mom found out. I had my lockscreen set to somthing like “this user is pan” and she was super supportive! My dad, on the other hand, was a bit harder to talk to because my grandparents on his side were very conservative. When I did, it was super scary but it went better than I expected. He was supportive but he didn’t understand it, and still doesn’t. Since then I discovered that I am multigender, polysexual, and will use she/they/xe/ze/nova pronouns. I am hoping to come out to them for pride month!! (Multigender/13/Polysexual)
Story #2687
When I came out I wasn’t exactly sure I was Bi because I liked boys before but I have a crush on my best friend. I came out to my friend and then my mom. They were both supportive. I’ve been thinking about if maybe I’m demigirl but I still don’t know. For anyone coming out, good luck and I hope you are supported. (F/12/Bi/demigirl?)
Story #2686
When I came out I was 16 and in the talking stage with a girl. I couldn’t hold it in any more, so I spilled my secret to my sister, then to my mom and my brother. Honestly, it was a weight off my chest and it’s nice to know I can trust them. (F/19/Lesbian)
Story #2685
When I came out as lesbian it was about 6 months ago, but I had known I liked girls way before that. First I came out to my best friend, who was really nice about it, and we were talking about crushes and we both just blurted we had a crush on each other. It was awkward for like a day but then things went back to normal. When I came out to my mom as lesbian it wasn’t too long after I came out to my best friend, and I was so scared so decided to write it down and give the note to her. She was surprised but supportive, but I haven’t come out as nonbinary yet to anyone. (Nonbinary/12/Lesbian)
Story #2684
When I came out, it was tough for not only me, but my family as well. We were a very strict and religious household and my parents firmly believe that heterosexuality is the only sexuality that is deemed good. A couple hours after I came home from school, me and my family were eating dinner when my dad brought up politics, which he normally does as a lawyer, and I blurted out my bisexuality and non-binary identity. My mom looked at me as if I was crazy and my dad dramatically let out a groan. We haven’t talked since, but it feels a bit relieving that I’m out. (Non-binary/15/Bisexual)
Story #2683
When I came out to my mother, the conversation went on over a multiple years. The first time I came out, she had hugged me all very suddenly and asked if I was gay. I whispered that I was bi. She didn’t understand what that was and I explained it. We didn’t talk about until the next time. I asked her after a meal if she remembered what we talked about. She replied yes. The conversation went on for a couple more minutes. I made a joke as the conversation was ending: “At least you’re not telling me it’s a phase.” She went on to talk about how she does think it’s a phase, making comments about how since she went to a girls only school, it is normal to feel crushes on the older girls because you look up to them but that it would go away after a while. I didn’t want to unpack that. I simply asked if the grandparents would ever accept me. I was given a resounding no. (F/Bi)
Story #2682
When I came out to a cousin, it was a spur of the thing. We were in a small group of friends lining up for a roller coaster and some jokes had been made about being gay. I replied something like “I’m bi, not gay”. I did have to explain to the group the difference between being gay and bisexual. I was quite scared for this cousin’s reaction as our mutual grandparents are quite religious and had not reacted well when the news talked about an openly out politician. When I asked them about their reaction, they said things like “God made Adam and Eve”.
Story #2681
When I came out my parents looked at me in shock. I thought it was already known in my household as I recall coming out four times previously. The family is quite religious. They simply stated that “you know what preference we prefer.” My mother later stated she wishes she did not send me to my place of education. (F/Bisexual)