When I came out to my father, I did a book, a notebook, and wrote a letter to him in the first page. I left it at his house and traveled back to my city. He never gave me an answer. After a couple months I asked him and he said he didn’t say anything because it was normal, he didn’t have anything to accept because he wasn’t better than me. (M/31/Gay)
Story #2130
When I came out I was driving in the car with my two best friends and we were talking about guys our age who we like, and I had no idea I would come out then. I said something about how I am going to ramble, because it’s just what I do when I’m nervous, and I said, “I actually am bisexual,” therefore I could list both girls and guys who I could say I’m into. They both said that’s awesome and they were honored that they were the first people I came out to, and we went on talking about how I expect each of my family members and friends to react when I do decide it’s the right time to come out to them! (F/18/Bisexual)
Story #2129
When I came out, the first person I came out to was this inspirational and bisexual YouTuber I found online. We began messaging through Instagram and he was very helpful. What stuck with me the most was that he told me, “You either live your life or live to regret your life.” After him telling me this I’m starting to work on accepting myself and my sexuality. I’ve always been attracted to guys, but in middle school I started to become attracted to girls as well. I think I was always attracted to girls, but I’d always push it down because I have a Christian family. I’m still scared to tell my family, but I’m going to do it through a note soon. I don’t really know what label I want to take on, so I’m deciding to ditch them all. I’m really happy I’m not hiding myself fully though anymore. (F/Don’t know, but I’m happy)
Story #2128
When I came out I was 16 and my best friends accepted me and supported me, so did my sister. I haven’t told my parents yet but it might not end well. I’m just happy that I’m proud of who I am. I finally feel free. (M/16/Transgender/bisexual)
Story #2127
When I came out, I was 14 and my friends were all hanging out in the basement. One suggested we play truth or dare and somehow we all decided to say our sexuality out loud. My friends wanted me to be the first one, and after a lot of freaking out I said I was a lesbian. Turns out only 1 out of the 8 of us is straight! Still waiting to tell my parents. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #2126
When I came out I was scared as my family were slightly homophobic. So when I came out as demi and bi, I didn’t know who was going to accept me, but they all accept me and slowly one day at a time I am telling my extended family. (F/Demi/bi)
Story #2125
When I came out…. well, I’ve only come out to one person, my closest and only friend. She is homophobic, but not as homophobic as my parents. I texted her “I have something to tell you…” A minute later, she says, “Are you bi?” And I was shocked. Then I remembered my homescreen is a bi flag. So I’m planning on coming out to my parents as demigender and bi. 💜🏳️🌈 (Demigender/11/Bi)
Story #2124
When I came out, I was barely 6 years old. I’m being serious! I had been wearing boy clothes, and calling myself a boy, and Spencer. Finally, I went up to my mom and told her that I was a boy. She laughed me off. It took another two years before I tried again. I had still worn boy clothes and called myself Spencer, and she still laughed me off. My friends, however, hadn’t, and neither had my teachers. It took me 3 more years before my mom finally got sick of it. I live with my dad now. I’ve been on hormone therapy for a year, and next year I’m supposed to get top surgery. I’m sad it didn’t work out with my mom, and honestly, kinda depressed that I haven’t seen her for 6 years, but I’ll live. I’m just happy I get to be who I’ve always been: a boy. (M/17/FtM)
Story #2123
When I came out I tried to do so subtly. I did TikToks (cosplay mostly), watched drag races, tried on makeup even when it wasn’t Halloween. And then, one day after my grandma left, I put on as much as I could, wore my mother’s old dress, and put on some jewelry. I went to school like this. At first, everybody I passed whispered and laughed. Finally, at the end of the day, one of my teachers came up to me and hugged me. They told me they were gay too. I smiled. Ever since that day I have been living with my teacher since 9th grade. My grandma kicked me out, but many other people supported me. (M/17/Gay/drag queen)
Story #2122
When I came out it was midnight and I walked into my mum’s room, woke her up, whispered in her ear “I am a bisexual” and went back to bed 😂 (F/14/Bisexual)