When I came out to my trans friends it was beautiful. They remember my name and use my right pronouns and fight for me. The name that fits me and feels right, even came from a nickname they came up with. I can only hope my traditional Christian parents are even at least an eighth as supportive. (Genderqueer/14/Lesbian)
Story #2620
When I came out to my sister, she was very supportive. She said she was pansexual, and I was happy for her. I’m really scared to tell my parent though, because they’re Christian and homophobic. So I think me and my sister are going to wait for the right time. (12/Bisexual)
Story #2619
When I came out to my best friend, I was really nervous. I wrote a letter and gave it to her. Then I ignored her for the next thirty minutes. She asked if it was real, and then was really supportive. I haven’t come out to my parents yet but hopefully this summer. (AFAB/12/Genderfluid/demigirl/bisexual)
Story #2618
When I came out as non-binary, my girlfriend at the time talked about how I seemed so masculine and that using the non-binary label was just a fad. She is queer so I was hoping that over time she would grow to accept it, but the opposite happened. I was lucky to have a remote job so I could move out to be with family who still struggle with pronouns but accept me. I still struggle to understand my own gender fluidity because my gender feelings have always been strong, but feel like they change on a dime. At this point I’m out as non-binary though I don’t pass yet and the fluidity is not a thing I understand how to talk generally. However, this is the first time in my life that feels like I’m loving it in a way that is authentic to myself, and if you relate to my story at all, please be brave! ❤️ (Non-binary/genderfluid/27/Bisexual/demi-sexual/polyamorous)
Story #2617
When I came out my parents just said it’s a phase and kind of just ignored me and my life. I had to celebrate pride month closeted. It hasn’t really gotten better. (F/13/Pansexual)
Story #2616
When I came out, it felt like a homecoming. The only thing I had to do to cross the line was acknowledge my own queerness, and since I did, I have not looked back. It’s the best parts of me and although my government would love to kill me for it, I am comforted by all the other queers that hold up the flag. I know we will see freedom in our lifetime. (F/26/Bisexual)
Story #2615
When I came out, it was… awkward. My parents had looked through my phone and saw that I was dating a girl (I’m AFAB) and my mom was very unsupportive and treated me like a little wh0r3. (I was twelve.) My father was somewhat better about it, and I am now FTM and use he/him. I am also abrosexual, lithrosexual, and demiro. (FtM/13/Abrosexual)
Story #2614
When I came out, I was in fifth grade and had a huge crush on one of my best friends. Before this I was convinced I was straight, because I didn’t know what a crush was and just said I had crushes on random boys. My friend group found out I had a crush and played twenty questions to try and figure it out at recess. Eventually they got pushy so I just went and patted my one friend (the one I was crushing on) on the head. Of course she was the only straight one in the group. One of my other friends then asked me, “So what’s your sexuality?” and I froze because I wanted to say Lesbian but I also had no idea (the only
sexualities I knew were Lesbian and Gay). After that I ran into the bathroom to hide, and as I ran I heard one of my friends ask, “Is she gay then?” and the other one lectured her on sexualities. (F/Sapphic)
Story #2613
When I came out as genderfluid my parent said it was just a phrase and I was a tomboy and they deadname me and still call me a girl and use she/her pronouns, so I am forced to live a gender I am not. But I’m lucky as my friend is trans and one is a demi girl so they support me but people still make fun of my name. So will I ever be myself in front of them? (Genderfluid/Lithromantic/poly/aromantic/asexual)
Story #2612
When I came out my goal was to make it so obvious that no one would question it, and I wouldn’t have to tell them. Getting a haircut and dressing in basketball shorts was easy, as I was always butch but always hated myself. Now I pass so well that a stranger would assume I am just another cis boi from school. but I am still not out yet and it breaks my heart every time I have to introduce myself in my old name. I’m afraid tho… my parents know and they are supportive but the rest of my family, my friends, my school and my community idk. I’m terrified. And even if my parents know, legal names and documents don’t change overnight. I can’t keep living a split life with a name that ties me to something I have never been and never will be. (FtM/16/Trans man)