When I came out, I was at therapy. My mom was there with me. I was so nervous she got me a glass of water. After I said it, my mom told me she already knew. She would accept me, but I’m not allowed to transition until I move out. (FtM/13/Asexual)
Story #1447
When I came out it was to my cousin, she was okay with it even though we’re both Muslims, and when I came out to a friend she just stopped talking to me, but it’s all good. I’m glad I did it. (Deejay, 17/Pansexual/asexual)
Story #1378
When I came out to my mom as asexual, she thought it was the same as aromantic and freaked out. I reassured her I wasn’t, but she still didn’t want me to “label myself” at such a young age, even though my family is fine with me being nonbinary and panromantic. She said she didn’t have sexual attraction until she was 16, so I plan on waiting til then and telling her again. I think she’s just scared because my brother is on the autism spectrum and she wants us to be able to get married and have kids.
Story #1366
When I came out I was 12. Ever since I was 5 I liked girls, and I just thought that’s how every girl felt. I came out to all of my friends and lost a lot of them. I am an asexual lesbian, I am almost 13, and I have been lying about my sexuality for almost 8 years. (F/12/Lesbian & asexual)
Story #1360
When I came out, I wrote “I’m gay” on my wall that has a rainbow. My dad didn’t care; my mom questioned me but said she’s fine with it, then asked me if I had any crushes on girls. (Asexual lesbian)
Story #1353
When I came out to the second person ever, they told me that there was no way that I am ever going to be asexual. It’s been 3 months since I came out to anyone and I have developed depression and I’m way too scared to come out to anyone else.
Story #1327
When I came out this guy at school liked me and still does. A few weeks ago, my friend asked me if I was sexually attracted to the guy and I said no. Just a few moments ago, I told her that I wasn’t really sexually attracted to him because I’m asexual and I haven’t really felt those feelings ever. I’m so scared because she’s the first person I’ve ever come out to. (F/14/Asexual)
Story #1305
When I came out, it was during a vacation to the beach. My parents and I were at a restaurant, talking, having a good time. Then I started to ease in to that sentence we all know about. I told them I was asexual, and the only thing that came out of both of their mouths was “No. You are straight.” We’ve never talked about it again. (M/13/Asexual)
Story #1295
When I came out to my friends, I posted on Instagram and Snapchat that I’m gay for National Coming Out Day. I’ve gotten a pretty positive response from everyone and most were really surprised. (F/14/Panromantic ace)
Story #1230
When I came out, my mom, sister, and I were on our way home from the gym when we were listening to Dan Savage’s podcast, “Savage Love.” In this one, they were discussing Leelah Alcorn and her unfortunate, unnecessary suicide. My mom said to my sister and me, “If you ever feel like you are transgender — or that you need to come out to your dad and I for any reason — I just want you to know that I will completely support you and accept you.” That’s when I looked her straight in the eye and told her that I was asexual.