When I first came out to my mom about my sexuality she said that I was too young to know who I liked. A year later I told her I was nonbinary and she said it was a phase and that I was being influenced by the internet. She also that that nb people aren’t real and the LGBTQ+ community just wanted to be a part of something so they made up a gender that wasn’t real. Now I have friends that respect me and what I am, it hurts to know my mother doesn’t accept me but I don’t mind that she doesn’t think I am what I say. As long as I have my friends I’ll be fine. (Nonbinary/13/Bisexual)
Story #2287
When I came out to my parents a few nights ago, I told my mom first and then she told my dad. My mom said she felt like I needed to get something off my chest. I told her I was bi. She gave me the biggest hug and asked me if she could tell my dad. When my dad found out, he said he was very proud of me. (F/14/Bi)
Story #2286
When I came out, I told my mom to come into my room and asked her what her favorite element on the periodic table. She said neon. She asked me what mine was, and I answered with “bismuth”. She asked me why I said bismuth and I told her to guess. She asked me if I like girls and boys, because bismuth’s abbreviation on the periodic table is “bi.” I said yes. She responded by saying she loves me and I can marry whoever I want. She even said she might buy me a pride flag.
Story #2285
When I came out I was in a gay bar with a gay friend from university, who I’d known for about three years, but I hadn’t talked to him about many personal things. The reason why only we two met that night was that he wanted to learn more about me personally, and so we started talking about many things. Then I didn’t know anything I should tell him and so he asked me, “I hope it’s not too personal, but what gender do you prefer in a relationship?” And so I told him that I like girls. And from that moment on we knew we had something important in common, and he will invite me when he goes to a gay party or in a gay club, and also he will play my wingman. (Non-binary/22/Lesbian)
Story #2284
When I came out I remember feeling how much of that weight had been lifted, and how my emotional turmoil had been relieved. I was so happy, I couldn’t stop crying. Because I never thought I would be able to, but I did and I don’t need to worry anymore, the stress is gone, and that weight has been lifted. (F/15/He/they)
Story #2283
When I came out to my best friend as bi, she was completely supportive and is my biggest supporter. I was forcibly outed to my dad and stepmom; both of them disapprove and think I need to be “fixed.” My mom was completely fine with it; she did ask if it was a phase, but when I said no, she just said, “Okay, that’s fine. I still love you.” I’m coming out to my best friend as genderfluid soon, and I’m so excited. (Genderfluid/16/Bisexual)
Story #2282
When I came out, it was the day after the last day of school. I had already told friends and stuff, but I posted a TikTok and told my grandma. She loves me unconditionally and has gotten me stuff to help. My brothers have been very understanding even after being so young. Their dad also supports me and told me to be me! My aunt said she is so proud of me!! And most importantly: my mom! She is currently in jail; I wrote her a letter telling her and she wrote me back basically telling me how proud she was and how she loved my name and it’s as beautiful as me. (F/14/Transgender)
Story #2281
When I came out to a close friend, I said, “(Friend’s name), I’M BI!” And she responded with “YES WE LOVE THAT”
Story #2280
When I came out, it was to my friends and sister and slowly to my parents. It was a little difficult to come out at first but I overcame it after a while. My friends and my sister accepted me, which I only semi-expected, while it’s been a little rocky with my parents. They’re not rude nor hostile about it, but my mom sometimes makes jokes which don’t sit right with me. She also says she’s not used to change and apologizes about it. It sometimes hurts but I’m used to it cause I know they love me. (Transmasc/FtM/15/Bisexual)
Story #2279
When I came out to two of my friends, they were supportive. Friend one told me that she was lesbian, and friend two said she was bisexual also! (She/they/13/Bisexual)