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)
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)