When I came out, I came out to my friend E, whom I had an on-and-off romantic relationship with but she has a boyfriend now. We have had a couple pretty deep conversations and so I just suggested it and didn’t explicitly say, “I’m bi” but she understood. She then came out to me as bi and asked me not to tell anyone and we both promised that. (What she doesn’t know is that I now have a crush on her boyfriend.) (M/14/Bi)
Story #2083
When I came out I thought I was bisexual. I came out to my (gay) best friend first, and when I told her, she put this super innocent look on, and said, “Anyone in particular?” I came out to almost all my friends as bisexual at a party, and they were all super accepting. I also came out to my mom as bi, and she told me that she was bi as well. But then I realized I was pansexual, and re-came out to my best friend, who was still accepting. I have to come out as pansexual to my friend group, though. (F/Pansexual)
Story #2082
When I came out to my best friend today, I sent her a TikTok. It basically said the person who sent you this is non-binary. I was on FaceTime with her when I sent it and she didn’t seemed too surprised and was super accepting. I told her that I was scared to tell her and she told me to never be scared to tell her anything. She asked me if I was happy and I said yes. She said that’s all that matters. I love her so much. ❤️ (Non-binary/15/Bi)
Story #2081
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)