When I came out as bi, I was talking to three of my friends who are also bi on a group chat, online. They were guessing my sexuality. They all got it wrong so I simply said I was bi after they all guessed. They were fine with it and said, “Oh look, another one.”
Story #1642
When I came out I was at summer camp. I had met this girl that I really liked and we had been flirting for a while and then, one night, she told me she liked me. The next morning I was in one of my friend’s rooms and I said that over breakfast I told my close friends that there was someone I liked who liked me back, and I said her name and told them I was gay. They were so supportive and happy for me, and I felt exhilarated and started crying.
Story #1641
When I came out, I was excited to live my future as part of a community that I was so proud of. Now, three years later, somehow I’ve found myself back in the closet and I don’t know if I ever want to leave it. As friends come out around me, I can’t help feeling a sense of loss, as if I’m grieving a life that I never got to live. My bisexuality used to be so special to me, but now I feel out of touch with it and, to be honest, that really hurts.
Story #1640
When I came out to my sister 15 minutes ago, I truly felt liberated. I had been debating whether to give her the letter I wrote or not, if I should slip it in her bag or just start reading it. I ended up handing her the letter and sat beside her as she read. She is absolutely accepting and her words really comforted me. I’m hanging out with my brother in a bit, guess he’s next (FtM/17).
Story #1639
When I came out, it was completely by accident. The first person I came out to was online, and I had met her only 34 minutes previously. My family accidentally found out as they found one of my pride T-shirts. They were surprised and told me that they don’t agree with it, but still love me the same. (F/17/Gay)
Story #1638
When I came out last night, it felt so amazing. I’ve been reading others’ posts on here for years and I’m so excited that it’s finally my turn. I had been putting it off but I decided to finally tell my best friend. She asked me questions so she could better educate herself, which showed her genuine interest. That made me feel so much better. I plan on coming out to my parents and siblings by the end of this week. (FtM/17)
Story #1637
When I came out to my two best friends (separately) one of them told me she was bi-curious, and the other said he still thought of me exactly the same. Friends are the best, and I can’t believe I was so nervous about telling them! I’ve yet to tell anyone else. (F/18/Bi)
Story #1636
When I came out, it was online. They (and watching Love, Simon by myself, twice) then gave me courage to come out to a sorta-close friend who was also gay. A few months after that, I came out to my best friend and just recently he came out to me as bi. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1635
When I came out today, I came out to my brother as gay! I did it after we were done at the cinema. I was so scared. But I just said, “I am gay” in the car on our way home. He is moving away on Sunday, so I felt like I had to. He is so supportive, and I can finally breathe out a little. My mom and dad next! (M/17)
Story #1634
When I came out it was to two LGBTQ+ friends. The conversation led to them spamming pride flags, and then I messaged a few. My friend called me gay, and I gave a thumbs up. The response I got, “Yeeees” was so casual and happy it made me collapse. Made me so nervous but it was worth it.