When I came out I was 13. It was in school and we just had break, so a kid that was with me in class wanted to show me an edit he made, so I watched the edit, and it was simple, it just said:
you are gay
So I said,
“Yeah, I know.”
Then he asked if I’m really a lesbian and it goes on you know. After class I text my friends and tell the story. They are shocked and ask why I said it through text. I didn’t know it was that big of a deal because EVERYBODY around me was trans, bi, gay, demi, you know, so yeah that’s pretty much it 🙂 (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #2360
When I came out as nonbinary, my parents were pretty confused. They misgendered me and didn’t let me have gender affirming treatment for a while. They didn’t mean make me feel unsupported, they were just very confused. MY therapist who was also non-binary helped me immensely and talked to my parents. Then they were more accepting and brought me to a trans health clinic. It is still a learning curve for my parents, but a message to all fellow enbys; sometimes it takes some time for people to come around. 🙂 (Non-binary/genderqueer/14/Queer)
Story #2359
When I came out it didn’t end well. But I’m in a better place now and here’s to hoping it will go good the second time around! No matter what happens I’m still proud of who I am, and I won’t give up trying until I find people who accept me for me.
Story #2358
When I came out, I was outed. My mother went through my phone and asked me, “So you want to have boy parts and dress like a boy?” I broke down and told her that I did want that. She wasn’t too happy. That was a year and a half ago. I’m still not fully accepted. People at school are horrible. I get barked at every day, I’m harassed, touched, and outed continuously, but it’s getting a little better every day. (M/FtM/15/Homoflexible/bisexual)
Story #2357
When I came out to my friends as bi, they were so supportive and understanding. My parents took a while, but eventually they acknowledged it and support me now. My first relationship was with a girl, so at first I thought I was lesbian, but I soon realized that being bisexual fit me the best. Now, 3 years later, I am planning on coming out as demigirl. I came across this site by looking up how to come out, but reading other people’s stories are helping. I’m working on establishing a support system, and I am so so grateful for all my friends who support me! (Demigirl/14/Bisexual)
Story #2356
When I came out I was 12 I came out as lesbian first. Last year I came to terms with the fact I’m genderfluid. I told a bunch of my friends and they were all supportive, as they themselves are part of the LGBT. One of my friends offered to buy me a binder as my parents wouldn’t allow it, they’re transphobic. But with all that said I am grateful to my friends and certain family for supporting me. (Genderfluid/14/Lesbian/panromantic)
Story #2355
When I came out I was sitting in a chair at a mental hospital. I had been suicidal and got admitted. The fear of coming out was so crippling that I thought I couldn’t do it, but I did. My parents, over the phone, said nothing at first. It was awkward, and I was miserable. But when I got home things changed and now I am happily “out”. It’s not something we talk about a lot, but they know, and I know they love me still. (Demiboy/16/Gynesexual)
Story #2354
When I came out I just wrote notes to my mom. I told my older sister that I’m bisexual and she supported me. I told my younger sister too by legit just saying that to her. I said, “Scarlett, I like women and men.” Thank god she accepts me. My girlfriend helped me out to come out bisexual. Later, I’ll come out genderfluid. My friends and my girlfriend know I’m genderfluid, but let’s hope I can get that off my chest! (Genderfluid/13/Bisexual)
Story #2353
When I came out I was 33. I lived in denial for 17 years. I refused to even to stare at a man’s eyes; that is what attracted me the most. Due to some family caused childhood traumas, I totally erased from my memories a fairytale I lived with a boy when I was 16. I kept hiding it within my aging cells’ copies until May of last year when after 6 months of flirting with me I fell for a pervert, who his only goal was to f#xk with a “straight guy”. I was there developing pure feelings for him, and he just faked love to hunt his prey. I lived free for like 30 hours and then back to the abysses. Broken, it took me 6 months to understand. Alone in a Muslim country, I tried to approach the gay community. Body shaming, sexual harassment, hysterical folks, and here I’m trying to understand all of this, waiting maybe for someone to see how easy life can be with me. I’m just full of love to give, I like teasing and being teased, sarcastical god level, caring and empathic. Until then I’m writing, fighting my dyslexia. (M/34)
Story #2352
When I came out as bisexual in school, everyone saw me as a different person. Some of them started ignoring me and some of them started giving me sympathy as if it’s a bad thing. My best friends and close friends supported me even though some of them said that I am definitely straight and it’s just because I am in my teenage years. I have yet to come out to my parents because I don’t know how to tell them. They will be extra supportive one moment and not supportive at all at another. I live in a country where people who don’t fit in according to the societal norms are made vulnerable. I just came out this year and have already experienced a lot of homophobia. (Demigender/16/Bisexual)