When I came out, it was actually at school. I was talking to my friend PJ, and some dude comes up and says, “I ship it.” So I turned around and said, “Joke’s on you, I don’t like guys.” It was an interesting rest of the day. (F/13/Polysexual)
Story #1677
When I came out last year in eighth grade, my parents were out of town for the week and I invited my crush over for a sleepover. When he got to my house I told him, “We need to talk now.” I told him I was gay and I had a crush on him and he just cried. I asked him what was wrong and he told me he had liked me for a long time. He kissed me and ever since, we’ve been dating and we even came out to all our friends at school! I’m still afraid to come out to my homophobic parents. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1676
When I came out, I found an LGBT Instagram account that one of my best friends helped run. I asked him about it, he told me he was pan, so I told him I was gay. Over the past six months I have come out to many friends, and it has since become common knowledge in my school — people are surprisingly accepting. I’m building up courage to come out to my family. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1675
When I came out to my friends no one really cared; they were already bi, gay, or pan. I knew that they would take it well so I said, “I’m gay” but at that time I wasn’t; I didn’t know the word for what I was until this morning. I am now a proud homoflexible girl. Wish me luck when I come out to the rest of the world.
Story #1674
When I came out as asexual, surprisingly, my family was really supportive. Unfortunately, my best friend just thought it was a phase and that was really disappointing.
Story #1673
When I came out to my best friend it was online, and he said, “I love you no matter your sexuality.” Clearly he is really my best friend.
Story #1672
When I came out to my best friend as bi about 2 months ago, she came out to me as bisexual as well. I now have another friend who is bi as well. I am out to my entire grade but only 2 people in my family. (M/12/Bi)
Story #1671
When I came out to my friends my life changed. They accepted me fully and I feel like a huge stone was removed from my chest, like I can finally breathe. I’m planning on telling my parents next. Wish me luck! (F/12/Pansexual)
Story #1670
When I came out, I decided to call my mom and dad individually. My mom and dad were surprised. My dad seemed immediately to say, “You are my daughter and I have you in my heart.” My mom was more negative about it, but both of my parents told me that they loved me. Perhaps they will adjust more in time.
Story #1669
When I came out, it was to my three friends, one straight, one bi, and one pan and gender fluid. They are super supportive of me being bi and I plan on telling my family before the end of 2018! (F/11/Bi)