When I came out, it was by accident to my entire school. More like, someone outed me, and to this day I don’t know who did it. But even though I’ve lost some people in my life, the rest have been really supportive, and so is my family. (F/16/Homoflexible)
Story #1769
When I came out it was to my friends at school. I had been dropping hints for weeks and they were still clueless. Then during class today, my friend asked me what gender I liked and I told him that I liked boys. He was very supportive and accepting and I couldn’t have asked for better friends! (M/11/Gay)
Story #1768
When I came out to my best friend we were 14. It was 3am and we were lying in my bed during a sleepover. I looked over and said, “I think I’m gay” really quietly and just started crying. She rolled over, said, “I know, I’m going to sleep.” We still laugh about it years later, especially because she just came out to me as bi. (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #1767
When I came out I texted my best friend with a message I had prewritten almost a week before. Even though I was 99% sure she would be supporting and accepting, as she herself is gay, my heart was racing and my hands were shaking. This was the first time I shared this part of myself with anyone else and when she didn’t respond for several minutes, I started to get really nervous. Finally, she responded in such an awesome way and said she would have my back. It was like a huge weight had been lifted and I felt euphoric for the rest of the night. (F/16/Asexual)
Story #1766
When I came out in 8th grade, it was to my mom. I sent her a text message saying that I was bi; we didn’t really talk about it. Eventually, I ended up going back to the closet. This year I figured out that I am lesbian and only my brother knows it. (F/17/Lesbian)
Story #1765
When I came out to my parents, my dad told me: “In the past, I have thought about how I would feel or what I would think if you turned out to be gay, but now I know for sure it doesn’t matter at all.” This was the second time I have ever seen my dad tear up. (M/25/Gay)
Story #1764
When I came out to a few of my yearbook friends today, I felt so relieved to be honest with them. I’ve been dropping hints for a while now, but they were still clueless. So today in class we were looking at club lists for high school and I came across an LGBT+ club and showed the others. We talked about it a little and then I said, “I should join that club.” They looked at me confused for a millisecond and then I continued to say, “Because I’m bi.” My friends were so supportive and one of them even came out as pan to us. I’m so happy I told these amazing people, since yearbook class really is my safe place. (F/14/Bi)
Story #1763
When I came out, it was to my older cousin. She suspected that I might be gay and told me that I had to find out what I like. I had to tell the girl who I was dating at the time. She was happy that I was being true to myself. The thing that helps me the most is that my father accepts it and loves me regardless. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1762
When I came out to my friend, I didn’t really come out. We were just talking and we slowly discovered together our sexuality. I guess I needed someone to help me understand myself. Now I’m a lesbian and she’s bi. (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #1761
When I came out it was to my best friend at university. I’d just learnt about his relationship and decided to open up to him. He was incredibly supportive and is now helping come out to the rest of my friends and family. (M/21/Gay)