When I came out, it was a year ago to my best friend. I said, “ok, I’m bi but minus the guy.” It was so much easier than saying I am a lesbian. We chatted for three hours about it and she helped give me confidence. A few months later I told my family…. Boy, I wish I hadn’t done that. My dad accepted me but kept teasing me about it, and my mother said it would be best if I didn’t tell anyone and that who you love changes over time. It was really difficult time, but my mum has her reasons for not being too pleased. Anyway, from now on I try and help people I know with being honest about their sexuality and identity! (F/15/Lesbian question asexual)
Story #2323
When I came out I was 25 years old and had just broke up with what was to be my last boyfriend (I tried so hard to be straight for so long). I had just felt so unhappy that one day I had a conversation with myself: “You’re not happy and you could be. I’m gay.” A week later I came out to friends and family and haven’t looked back. (F/30/Gay/lesbian)
Story #2322
When I came out it was honestly out of nowhere. I just wore lots of rainbow to school on pride month one day, and when my sister came home she saw me wearing it, so I just decided to come out to her that I was bi. I was really scared that she would go running telling everyone else but she didn’t. She was honestly very happy for me and happy that I told her first. I was so relieved 😅🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (Genderfluid/Bisexual)
Story #2321
When I came out, it was to only a few close friends by accident. I was at a Halloween party and we were sitting in the host’s bedroom. We were talking about another friend who had come out as trans (MTF), and I blurted out, “It’s like we traded genders.” They were confused at first, but they eventually caught on and they were very supportive. Coming out is scary, but if you surround yourself with people you trust, they’ll be there for you all the way. (FTM/14/Bisexual)
Story #2320
When I came out to my best friend, I wanted to make sure my parents couldn’t see, so I sent her a letter through Animal Crossing. She later texted me saying, and I quote, “Aw I’m so happy for you! I completely support you.” This was two days ago, and I’ve never felt better. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2319
When I came out my friend was complaining about being left out of secrets. I told her only one person knew my crush and that it didn’t matter, I didn’t like her anymore anyways. And she just goes, “Her? HER? HER?!” growing increasingly more excited while I grew redder and redder. Pretty sure she thinks I’m a lesbian. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2318
When I came out to my friend, I said, “Personally, I think my strongest muscle is my bisexual muscle,” and she just kinda stared at me for a couple seconds because: 1. We were in a Catholic school, and 2. I’m apparently the Least Likely To Be Gay person out of our friend group (she’s bisexual too) and now we make puns together. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2317
When I came out it was a very scary thing. Most of my friends accepted me, but a lot of people bullied me for it. They made joke about my pronouns and they deadnamed me on purpose. I found someone to talk to about it and it made me feel better. When I came out as bi to my parents it did not go well. My dad supported me but my mom was a different story. I hope one day she will see that this will never change!! ✨🏳️🌈✨ (Non-binary/15/Bisexual)
Story #2316
When I came out I made a game plan in case anything went wrong. I said that I would tell my best friend (who is a lesbian) the first time I could get her alone. I walk through the gates to the school and there she is. Alone. I ramble for maybe about five minutes before actually telling her and the first thing she says is, “That’s great, [insert name here]!” It felt so good. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2315
When I came out to my parents, I knew they wouldn’t have a problem with it, because they already knew that several of my friends were queer. When I went to the CSD in a city nearby (which they knew about), I picked up some flyers which explained my sexual orientation and generally different genders and orientations. The next time my parents and sister visited me, I gave them the flyers saying I realized we never really talked about my sexual orientation and it’s probably obvious, but in case they didn’t know yet, I’m asexual. My little sister took the opportunity to tell our parents that she isn’t straight either. (F/19/Asexual)