When I came out I turned 13 about a week earlier. I am only out to my dad (3 months later), but it was around 11 pm on a school night and it was very emotional. I kept saying things like, “what if you don’t get it,” or “what if you don’t like it.” It didn’t help that he was already tired from work, so after many tears and about 30 minutes, I texted him and said, “I’m not straight.” He mentions it from time to time when we’re alone and stated how he knew, etc. (F/13/Queer)
Story #1793
When I came out, I was walking my friend back to her house after we had hung out. My sister had just had her birthday party, and I had been allowed to invite one friend. At one point in the sleepover, we had been sitting in my sister’s closet playing some random games on her phone, and I’m pretty sure she and her friends had forgotten we were in there, so we got all the tea on all their crushes. So, as we were walking back, we were laughing about how boring they were because they were all straight. I said, “Unlike me.” She laughed and replied with (jokingly), “I feel like you kinda just date everything. The tree, the grass, whatever.” And I just said, “Well, I am gay.” She just looked at me and said, “Ok, cool.” Honestly, I kinda expected that to be her reaction. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1792
When I came out to my girlfriend, she was completely understanding and knew that this was for me and all she had was love in her heart for me. I’m planning on going home tonight to see my mom so I can tell her. I’m scared but knowing that she’s my best friend, I think she’s going to support me and love me even more for not lying about who I am anymore. (M/20/Gay)
Story #1791
When I came out I was 18, still a high school senior, and was very popular. I knew I was different and it scared me. I told my sisters and mother. In the moment it felt right but I soon found out it was a horrible choice at the moment. They don’t look at me the same anymore and I feel alone. They punished me by not letting me talk to friends and wanting to isolate me. They want me to forget who I am. I can’t live like this anymore. I feel trapped and alone. (M/18/Bi)
Story #1790
When I came out I told my best friend. He acted like nothing happened for a while until it came up again and I realised he acted like nothing happened because he didn’t care that I was gay, at all. Other friends and most of family were accepting also. (M/20/Gay)
Story #1789
When I came out I told my friend group, but someone thought that I was saying that for attention and threatened to tell my parents. Considering their religion I was super scared and almost started crying, but after switching schools I felt way more comfortable and would openly tell anyone that I was pan if they happen to ask. I still don’t tell any adults other the the GSA president though. (Non-binary/13/Panromantic)
Story #1788
When I came out, it was to a few friends at first. I also came out as bisexual then. They were all super supportive and loving. Once I got to college and thought about dating, I realized I was solely thinking about dating women, so I shot a text to my friends to update them on the change. (They were all still super supportive!). This semester ends in about 3 weeks, and I plan to come out to my parents when I get home. They’re amazing parents and I don’t doubt that they’ll be okay with my sexuality, but I know they’re going to be really confused because I’ve had boyfriends in the past. Wish me luck! (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #1787
When I came out, I had already come out as “Bisexual” two years before when I thought my reality was that. When I realized that I’m gay, I talked with a close friend and she gave me some advices. The next day my mom was asking me, “If you’re Bi, why do you only date women?” And I told her I’m a homo. She wasn’t surprised at all. In the same week I came out officially as a lesbian on my Twitter and posted the same thing on Instagram as well. Two weeks ago I came out to my grandparents and they’re still trying to accept it. (F/17/Lesbian)
Story #1786
When I came out the first time, it was to my best friend. He was cool about it, but it got weird at first. I’m an affectionate guy; I love hugs and being close to people. After I came out I was scared that doing those things to him would make him uncomfortable. When he realized that I was acting differently, he held me and said that me being bi didn’t change the fact he loved my hugs. (M/19/Bisexual)
Story #1785
When I came out over text to my dance team, I was terrified. I got an idea from this website to text the group telling them that I found Narnia and when one of them said where (which they did) I would say, “In the closet surprise I’m bi.” Things went well; I had to do a little explaining but that’s ok. The only negative is that one of the girls hasn’t replied at all, which is unlike her. I don’t know what to think. (F/14/Bi)