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)
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)