When I came out to a close friend, she seemed pretty supportive, but something seemed a bit off. Since then, every single time the idea of celebrity crushes or something is brought up, she always asks about mine, and always assumes that it’s a guy. Because of this I keep having to come out to her. It feels so invalidating. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #2140
When I came out to one of my friends I was 16. It was a very hard experience. I thought that she was going to block me, but turns out she was nice and supportive. And just today, I came out to one of my very conservative best friends. He was disappointed and sad but it’s okay to me. What about my parents? I’m scared of them. They are both super religious and very close-minded. (M/17/Gay)
Story #2139
When I came out it was a few days after my best friend came out and I tried to tell my mum immediately. Then she told me not to follow the trend and to not label myself. I came out to my best friend and another two friends; they accepted me because one of them was bi. I haven’t come out to my dad and I haven’t since talked to my mum about it, I just don’t know how. I’m scared other people will unfriend me because my friend came out to a guy and he didn’t want to be her friend anymore. I’m just really hoping that my giant family isn’t homophobic. (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #2138
When I came out to my sister I prepared a piece of paper with everything I wanted to tell to her about me and read it out loud. She was very accepting about both, that I‘m bisexual and that I‘m genderqueer. I gave her the chance to ask questions and named a few sources about both subjects. (NB/19/Bi)
Story #2137
When I came out to myself, I was 20. I’m 28 now, and it’s been hard every single day of my life. It’s been hard to accept this part of myself, and to hear almost everyone around me make fun of LGBT people doesn’t help. I just wish I had someone to talk to, a friend who would understand me and not judge me. Maybe one day… (M/28/Gay)
Story #2136
When I came out, it was to myself, last year. I was in the locker room, when a cute girl (who I later learned was lesbian) jokingly asked me if I had abs. Now, since I have little to no social skills whatsoever in any given situation, I turned pink the face, laughed, said, “I wish,” and showed her my stomach. My first thought after that was, “Gosh, I’m an idiot.” My second thought was, “There’s no way I’m straight.” (F/16/Questioning)
Story #2135
When I came out to my parents I had always said that I was a bisexual. I realized that I was actually gay though so I re-came out. From then on I had built up an understanding of sexuality and gender and I have come to terms with my sexuality and acceptance within my community. Basically I’m hella gay. All my friends are accepting and I’ve even found myself a girlfriend 😊. I am very comfortable and open about my sexuality and don’t mind who the hell knows. I have yet to tell my extended family and I’m not sure they really need to know until I’m in a serious relationship/married. (F/Lesbian)
Story #2134
When I came out, I came out to my girlfriend. She told me she has some interests in women so the following week I told her I have some interest in men. 2 years later, we still are happily together #bi (M/25/Bi)
Story #2133
When I came out to my two best friends they both wholeheartedly supported me and we had the best conversation about sexuality, although they are both straight! I still haven’t told my family yet, but I know the right time will come soon, and I hope they will support me as much as my friends have! (F/18/Bisexual)
Story #2132
When I came out last year I was 14 and thought I was bi. But recently I realized I am a lesbian as society had made me want to be with a man even if I didn’t want to be. I’m now more comfortable within myself then I’ve ever been and I’m starting to come out again; however, I’m not planning on telling my parents I’m gay as they know I’m bi. (F/15/Lesbian)