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.
Story #1213
When I came out to myself I was 42. It was a relief to know why my life has been such am unhappy struggle. I doubt I will ever tell anyone else, because I have nowhere I can go and restart my life. (FtM/Asexual trans)
Story #1212
When I came out, everyone was super supportive of me being bisexual. I’ve changed my sexuality a bunch of times. But I’m still not sure if I should come out to my parents… (Genderfluid demiboy/15/Asexual panromantic)