When I came out as bisexual — probably gay — to my best friend, he was very supportive and asked who I liked and stuff like that and told me we will always be best friends. But I still have to come out to my family who I have no idea if they are homophobic or not and if they will accept me. (M/12/Bisexual/Gay)
Story #1892
When I came out to my community as a whole (I was already out to a few friends, who were bi themselves), I was a freshman in college. One friend messaged the group chat, saying, “I had a dream last night that [me] was gay!” I just replied, “Can confirm, am gay.” Everyone took it well, since the group was already probably about 50% LGBTQ+. (F/19/Lesbian)
Story #1891
When I came out, my twin sister was the first person I told. I thought she would accept me for being who I am, but she started calling me a faggot and other mean words. She was yelling at me and said that I was going to hell. Being the loud person she is, my mother heard and rushed into our room. My twin said everything to her, and surprisingly my mother accepted me. I’m now a proud lesbian that is no longer hiding in the closet! My twin sister still hates me, but she is still stuck with me for at least four years more so I guess she has to get used to the fact that i like girls. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1890
When I came out to my mother as a lesbian I was fifteen. She didn’t say anything against it, but she wasn’t exactly accepting it. Once my best friend sent me a meme and it contained a girl that moaned. Me as a lesbian with full volume and an «unaccepting» mother had the worst panick attack ever. I heard my mother rush upstairs and busted open my door. She said: «Are you watching porn!?» and I freaked out and had to explain to her. I showed her the video and we shared a good laugh. I’m now 19 and live with my girlfriend and my mom is fully accepting me. (F/19/Lesbian)
Story #1889
When I came out to a girl at school, all I did was say “me too” when she said she liked girls. She asked if we could date and I said no. She asked again another day and I told her I would think about it. I wonder if I should go for it? (F/Lesbian)
Story #1888
When I came out at this Youth Group I was asking a leader for help. She and I were looking for something long and straight to use to help draw straight lines in. So while looking I said to her, “The reason I need your help, is because I can’t seem to do anything straight! Even be straight!” which she laughed and found a funny way of me telling her I’m bi. (Trans FtM/17/Bisexual)
Story #1887
When I came out it was the last day of school and I gave two of my friends notes that said “I’m b” and that’s it. They took 30 minutes till they figured out I was bi. About a month later I told my friend that I thought I was actually pansexual, not bi. She supported me every second so I posted a story on Instagram saying I was pan. Most people questioned what it was but when I told them they thought it was cool. I’m gonna tell my parents soon. I know they will support me cuz my mom’s bi. (F/12/Pan)
Story #1886
When I came out I didn’t really want to nor was I ever planning to. I was 14 and my parents got on my device; I had forgotten to delete the history so they saw that there was men on there. They asked if I liked men and I said yes. I knew what was going to happen since my family is very very religious; my dad called me a faggot and said that I would never have a relationship with God, and I do believe that. They set up meetings with people from the church to see how repentant I was for my “sin.” My mom would cry herself to sleep as if they were the ones suffering. After years of my dad counseling me about my “phase” I just lied and said I don’t like guys anymore. Now I’m older and about to go to college and I have a HUGE crush on this one guy. He asked if I was gay once because I often joke about it with him, but I feel there is no point in telling him or anyone. Thanks, mom and dad. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1885
When I came out I was 15 and in a car ride heading to soccer practice. She was very supportive. Then I told my best friend; she was totally cool with it. After that I told my other best friend that I liked guys and she thought that I meant athletic girls and it was kinda rough. I still didn’t come out to my dad yet and Imma probably wait till I am 25 ’cause he would not be supportive of me. (M/16/Gay)
Story #1884
When I came out it was to my best friend. She is like my sister; I tell her everything. She came out to me a couple weeks before saying she was bi and I was super supportive and happy! Then a couple weeks later I started becoming more and more attracted to girls. We were talking about how a girl we both hate is bi and then I said, “Well, if we’re talking about being bi then I should tell you I’m bi too.” She was in awe for like a minute then she gave me a hug and in music class I came out to the rest of my friends. (F/11/Bi)