When I came out was actually just 30 minutes ago to my grandma. She texted me an artist whose name was Angelina Jordan and said it was her favorite artist. Then she proceeded to say, “I love listening to her when I feel a little extra bi.” She also said that many in our family were bi and that she loved me. So basically my grandma came out to me and I was like f it and I told her I was demi and trans. We then texted a little more and she said she knew since I was 3. I’ve always been scared to tell my grandparents but I now know they’ll always love me. (M/13/Demisexual/transgender)
Story #2257
When I came out at age 12 to my mom and siblings it wasn’t direct, but later my mom got me an apointment to talk to a specialist about how I felt. Even though it’s been almost over two years now and I’m waiting for my next appointment with someone who might be able to get me started on T and get top surgery, my mom still misgenders me and deadnames me, which has taken a toll on my mental health. But I’ve finally found a friend who doesn’t misgender me and tries his best at not deadnaming me. (M/13/Demisexual/transgender)
Story #2256
When I came out to my friend she supported me :)) I know I should probably write more, but I love my friend a lot and I’m just glad she supports me (Genderqueer/agender/15/Aroace biromantic)
Story #2255
When I came out it was multiple times. First I told a couple of close friends and people that I trusted, and they were pretty much all very accepting, which is good. Only one of my friends that I’m out to is also LGBT+ so we chat about things related to that lots. My most recent coming out was earlier today: I was thinking about coming out to my form (class) at school and I typed up a message to the group chat, but then I changed my mind and accidentally pressed send rather than delete and I basically freaked out and left. No one has send anything yet so I’ll have to see how that goes. Happy pride month! 🏳️🌈 (F/12/Lesbian)
Story #2254
When I came out I realized how misunderstood enbies are. I had to explain almost every aspect of my gender identity and sexuality to my parents and friends, and reassure them that we actually exist. There are just so few of us, apparently, that not even close to everyone knows the basics of our gender (or anti-gender) self-concepts. Stay strong, and don’t let “normal society” get to you. Just be yourself, be modest, and be kind. (Non-binary agender/15/Pansexual)
Story #2253
When I came out it was to a group of internet friends, I told them I was bisexual. Fast-forward 3 COVID lockdowns and a lot of time to think and you have one Biromantic Demisexual Bigender Teen. I am out at school as bisexual. I am not confident enough to come out as bigender though; doing so makes me feel like I would be forever stuck in that box. The dysphoria hits hard and I have had many a sleepless night. Hopefully things improve. Mum and Dad are good people but they don’t know much about the LGBTQ community. Wish me luck? ;D (Bigender/14/Biromantic demisexual)
Story #2252
When I came out it wasn’t really coming out. I posted something about my sexuality online and my mom found out. She yelled at me and said the reason I posted it was so I could attract women. She finally calmed down after a few days and joked about it a few months ago. (Demifluid/Omnisexual)
Story #2252
When I came out one of my parents didn’t really act like I said anything and the other was very adamant that I would change my mind. The conversation lasted around an hour and for every reason I gave the one parent had an opposite view. Didn’t go well, but my friends are accepting. 🖤💜 (F/20/Asexual heteroromantic)
Story #2251
When I came out to my best friend over an email, I was so scared. I thought she wouldn’t understand and say it was impossible. Turns out it went well. It took her a while to adjust to my new name and pronouns but she’s extremely supportive and respectful about it. (Non-binary/15/Bisexual)
Story #2250
When I came out, I first came out to my two closest friends (at the time) and they were both pretty okay with it. One of them didn’t really know what it meant to be non-binary and I’m not sure if she took me seriously or not. We don’t really talk anymore. With my other friend I first came out to, we have been friends since we were 4 and we’re very close. However she doesn’t really like talking about this kind of stuff for some reason, and even though I’ve told her on multiple occasions that I prefer they/them, she still uses she/her to refer to me. Whether or not she just forgets or isn’t accepting of me, I really don’t know. (Non-binary)