When I came out as non-binary, I texted my mum while I was with my friends. It has been stressful but everyone is really supportive and they all try their best to remember my pronouns and new name. I am also out to my friends as asexual/biromantic — they asked me to explain what it meant and once they understood they were both really nice about it. Things are going well now and I’m starting an LGBTQ+ youth group this week, and I plan to tell my parents about my sexuality within a few days 🙂 (Non-binary/13/Asexual/biromantic)
Story #2366
When I came out to one of my closest friends a few months ago over text, as a queer person herself, she was cool with it. The next day, I came out to my friends in my chorus class, who were also really supportive. My sister knows too and has become really sensitive about sexuality talk, which is really sweet of her. I hope to one day have the courage to tell my parents, but for now, I’m happy the way things are! (F/15)
Story #2365
When I first came out I was 12-13 years old. I came out as bisexual and my parents and friends supported me really well, but only last year I came out as transgender. My friends really supported me and had my back because some of them were a part/allies of the lgbtq+ which made things easier. Here comes the tricky part: I had sorted out a huge letter for my parents via text. Keep in my mind that my dad is Jewish, so when I came out I got a very silent response, which I had expected. My mum, on the other hand, helped be who I am but she never fully accepted me or she never said and would say things like “No, you’re not, you’re a girl” …etc etc. Fast forward to now, I think I might be pansexual/bisexual but I don’t know yet and I’m hoping that one day I can decide. (FtM/16/Pansexual/transgender/bisexual/questioning)
Story #2364
When I came out to my mom, I was in the car with her. I wanted to make sure I could summon my courage and tell her, so I told myself I would not get out of the car until I told her. We pulled up to our destination and she started to get out, but I asked her to hang on for a second. I told her I was bi and she looked worried and asked if that meant that I could not marry my boyfriend. I told her that even though I was bi, I was still allowed to marry my boyfriend if I wanted to. (Bigender/32/Queer/bi)
Story #2363
When I came out I told my friends first (who all turned out to be queer too, I just had the ultimate swag to come out first lol) and they were very accepting. Then I told my parents, who were accepting but also cold and skeptical, especially my mom, who thought that I didn’t know enough about gender identities to decide for myself. She convinced me I was non-binary, which was kinda wack, but when I re-came out again she respected it, and now she even supports me starting T! (FtM/17/Gay)
Story #2362
When I came out both my parents were cool with it and so was the rest of my family. I accidentally told my friends but they were cool, but not my toxic ex best friend who told me I’m a girl. My cousin got the hint and doesn’t really care. Btw I came out as trans ftm and I am going to come out as bigender too. Just know not to let people bring you down. 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 (Bigender/Young)
Story #2361
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)