When I came out, my mom may not have known what to say at the time, but she eventually expressed to me that it didn’t matter to her any longer. However, she shared the new information with my dad without informing me, who has yet to approach me about it or talk to me at all. I can only hope that he finds it in him to accept me, but overall, the experience was liberating. (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #2080
When I came out I was incredibly nervous. I told my cousin, who is the only person that I have been with my whole life besides my brother and parents, and she understood almost instantly. We used to always joke that I was more male than female and when we played dress up when we were younger, I would always been the husband or father. Everyone always assumed I was just a tomboy and I was just too influenced by my brother and father, but it was not until very recently that all my depression and anxiety came to a head and I had that thought, “What if I really am a boy and not just a boyish girl?” I have been hinting at being transgender ever since to my parents, brother, and younger sisters, but they all think it is just some ongoing joke I have and do not take me seriously. I talk with my cousin but neither of us have the money or resources to move out of our respective houses and start buying me the necessities I need to transition, so my hair is still long and I don’t have a binder. I am hoping to change that soon. (M [FtM]/18/Asexual)
Story #2079
When I came out I was 10 and my friends were grossed out but fine. My friend who was also my crush supported me and we are still friends. My other crush rejected my friendship because she was scared I was going to kiss her. I came out to my lesbian sister and she was so excited to have another gay person in the house. Well, I’m coming out to my parents soon.
Story #2078
When I came out, I told my best friend first. We tell each other everything, but she is religious so I was a bit nervous. She said she was happy for me and would love me no matter what. Since then, I have come out to my parents, brother, and some of my friends; turns out a lot of my friends aren’t straight either! (F/18/Bi)
Story #2077
When I came out to the second round of people I wrote them on snap. The first one to respond said, “I didn’t know we were that good of friends” and the second told me she completely accepted me and said her signature “You go, girl.” I’m so happy they all reacted so well. (F/questioning/13/Bisexual)
Story #2076
When I came out it hurt me on so many levels. I told my mom thinking she would accept me and if she didn’t, honestly, who would? She was shaken up and was upset. I feel like barfing and crying right now. I feel like such a screw-up in this Christian family. I hope I find friends that accept me. (F/12/Bi)
Story #2075
When I came out I was outed by my sister. She had read my diary and found out I had a crush on a girl. It hurt that she outed me. She didn’t even apologize. I thought she would know not to out me; she is bi herself. I have yet to forgive her but she doesn’t care. When it comes to my friends they are all accepting. (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #2074
When I came out I was scared about how people would react. I had told one of my male best friends a few months before since he had already kinda assumed that I was gay. When I came out to the rest of my friends I posted a picture on my Snapchat story saying that I was gay and there was only positive feedback! I have yet to come out to my parents but I hope I can soon! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2073
When I came out I had to tell my mum three times before she understood that I was transgender. I came out as lesbian earlier that year and now me and my twin were coming out together as trans. Once she understood she was the most supportive person ever and was even prepared to cut ties with her slightly transphobic family. I then told all my friends and class and they were so supportive too. I never could have come out without my family and friends. (Trans FtM/13/Straight)
Story #2072
When I came out to my parents they took it very well. I had to explain it to my mom but dad already had some bi friends and they both accepted me right away. Although I’m still a little confused on my sexual attraction but I know that I’ll figure it out along the way and I’m glad to be in such a supportive atmosphere. (F/12/Bi/questioning)