When I came out to my close friends and said I wasn’t straight, they didn’t really say anything. They were like, “Alright, cool”, and one even said, “I knew it!”. But I know she was joking. Later on in the day I said that I was glad I came out, but then one of my friends said, “Yeah, it’s not that difficult, it’s just to your friend”. This make me feel very confused and insecure since I feel like she didn’t accept me for who I was. I now know I absolutely can’t tell my parents because they won’t accept me for who I am. What should I do?
Story #2164
When I came out my aunt threatened to send me to a conversion camp. My mom acted as if she supported me but something was always off about her reaction; she ended up telling the whole family, which wasn’t her responsibility. My dad heard it from my mum and tried to get me drunk so I would tell him myself; either way he wasn’t supportive. When I came out to my friends they all walked away; I was alone again. But ended up meeting my now girlfriend who loves and supports me no matter who I am. Trust me; things will get better 💖 (Non-binary/14/Lesbian)
Story #2163
When I came out it was a normal school lunch. My friend asked me what I think my sexuality is. I told her I’m not really sure but I think I’m gay. I come from a VERY accepting town (most people are LGBTQ+ or support them) and my friend already had two other gay friends so I already knew she was accepting. I felt so good about it and even told my other friends later that day. (M/13/Gay)
Story #2162
When I came out, I told my best friend while we were outside going into school in the morning. It freaked us out for 5 minutes, just saying it out loud and understanding the truth of it, but it was worth it. She’s the reason I got through fifth grade. (M/15/Gay)
Story #2161
When I came out I told my closest friends first and gradually came out to the rest of them. I’m not completely out as most people in my grade don’t know and neither do my parents. I hope they will be accepting but I’m not completely sure. I am hopeful that telling them will not be that difficult though because my sister supports me. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2160
When I came out, my friend came out to me over text and I responded “k” because I had no clue what to say, and then a few minutes later I responded with “me too.” (M/14/Gay)
Story #2159
When I came out I was with my sister and we were arguing because she took away my video games and told me to do my chores and I got mad… We got angry to the point when we physically fought. After that, I told her to get out of my room. I locked my room door and started crying. She then proceeded to lock-pick my door and she asked me what was wrong and I continuously told her nothing. I screamed “I’m gay!” at her and I started sobbing ( I was in the closet for 4 years) and she ran up to me and held me for minutes until I stopped crying. (F/13/Gay/lesbian)
Story #2158
When I came out to my parents, my mother accepted me. My father still has not spoken to me. Good riddance. (MtF/27/Gay)
Story #2157
When I came out it was at a Christmas party with friends in August. As it happens at every house party with my friends and me, we ended up in the kitchen and got emotional and sentimental. One of my friends suddenly asked me if she could ask me one question and I agreed. The question was: Boys or girls? I said, “Girls,” and nobody was surprised and everything was fine. The only thing they wanted to know was if I was dating someone at the moment. (Non-binary/21/Lesbian)
Story #2156
When I came out to my parents they hugged me and told me they loved me and that I deserved the world. (M/18/Gay)