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)
Story #2351
When I came out as pansexual, I told two of my friends first, because they were interviewing me (I interviewed another friend and found out they were non-binary) and asked about my sexuality. While I was extremely nervous, these two friends are also LGBTQ+, and I knew they would be supportive. As expected they were, and accepted me immediately. Because of this positive experience, I was able to come out to most of my other friends, many of which are also LGBTQ+, but I still have not come out to my parents. (Demigirl/Pansexual)
Story #2350
When I came out it was to my sister, first as ace and then as a lesbian. She was a little confused but asked questions and was really supportive. I haven’t told anyone else yet but I do want to tell my parents, only I’m not sure how my Dad will react. He has been a little homophobic in the past. (F/16/Lesbian/ace)
Story #2349
When I came out I was just hitting the stage in life where we kids were developing crushes. All my friends had crushes on boys but I always thought that this girl named Riley was pretty and I wanted to hold hands with her. I didn’t officially come out to my family until I was in 6th grade when my homophobic grandmother was being mean to a drag queen. She asked me if I was gay in the most disgusted voice imaginable and although I was scared I put my hands on my hips, stood up tall, and proudly said, “Yes, as a matter of fact I am.” She was so dumbfounded she had to wait until we got home to come up with a response. (Male [FtM]/14/Fraysexual panromantic)
Story #2348
When I came out, I was 18 and showering. My mom came in and asked whether I was interested in any boys at my school. I said no, which was true. Then she asked if there were any girls I liked. I didn’t expect the question and I was nervous so I said: maybe. I had a crush on a girl but I didn’t want to tell her so I wasn’t completely honest. It was more uncomfortable since I was under the shower and naked. Even though I didn’t fully come out, ever since this conversation my mom always talks about future husbands AND wives. That makes me happy. (Genderfluid/18/Lesbian)