When I came out I first had told my parents and friends that I was bi. But then I realized I was lesbian and bigender. So I was in the closet for a few months, and then today I told my dad and stepmom! They were fully supportive, and said that I don’t need to label myself. I’m scared to tell my mom because she thinks I’m LGBTQ+ because I think it’s “trendy” and I’m scared she might say that it’s just a phase or something. (She/they/11/Bigender and lesbian)
Story #2203
When I came out it was very tough for me and my family. Everybody I was really close with turned their backs on me. People I loved thought I was joking. They say that I don’t know what I want in my life. It hurt me so bad to hear the people I love say that. I cried for hours because I had nobody; everybody left me, which hurt me very badly, but I got through it. Now I’m stronger than ever. They helped me a lot and they will eventually come to me and we will be a happy family again. (F)
Story #2202
When I came out, it was bittersweet. My friend was fine (found out she was lesbian), but I wish I didn’t tell my parents yet. They blocked everything. Yeah, it sucks, but they took it better than I thought they would, and now I sleep a little easier. (Questioning/Bi)
Story #2201
When I came out I was at my grandparents’ house. My granny was talking about how “all gays go to hell, ” so I got up and walked away. My dad asked where I was going and I replied with “to hell, apparently.” (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #2200
When I came out, my Christian mom was so confused and unaccepting. I told her that I feel like I’m not female or male. She still uses she/her pronouns, when I asked her to use they/them. (Non-binary/12/Pansexual/enby)
Story #2199
When I came out to my parents (yesterday) I was shaking so bad. I couldn’t look to my dad’s eyes cause I thought he would take some time to accept it. Turns out they both we’re really supportive and just want me to be happy. Now my mom is scared of the things I might go through someday and I don’t actually know how to calm her down. Now I feel awesome. I know that I can always count on them. 🇧🇷 (M/18/Bi)
Story #2198
When I came out I told my close friend, who told me she was too, which had confused me. Surprisingly most of my friends were supportive, but a year later I told my homophobic grandparents who I was living with at the time and they kicked me out. I have lived with my bisexual stepmom and dad who love me to death. In the greater end everything was ok! (F/13/Bi) 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈💓💜💙
Story #2197
When I came out to my parents, I didn’t come out, I was forced out. My mum and I don’t have the best relationship, so we don’t talk very much. Because of this my mum doesn’t trust me all that much. Well, one day my mum decided that I have to be hiding something so took my phone and went through it, reading EVERYTHING. She found out about my girlfriend and my identity. The first thing she did was kick me out, then, after about an hour, she let me back in. We talked — meaning she yelled at me — for about two hours and that was that. It was rarely mentioned again apart from the occasional ‘well-meaning’ homophobic comment. (Non-binary/16/Lesbian asexual)
Story #2196
When I came out to my parents, I hadn’t even planned on doing it. It was actually my father who asked me. I tried to avoid the question and it took me about 5 minutes to finally answer: yes… They were like: “Oh, ok… Why didn’t you tell us before? We’re your parents and we’re gonna love you no matter what”. So I started crying and they hugged me, saying how much they loved me. (M/Gay)
Story #2195
When I came out my mom was accepting! I have not told my dad yet, but I did tell my friend and he’s fine with it! I just wish my uncle and aunt and their kids weren’t homophobic… (F/12/Bisexual)