When I came out I had told some of my close friends first. They are part of the LGBTQ+ community, so they were very happy for me. I still have yet to tell my mom and dad. I hope they will be accepting for who I am. (F/15/Bi)
Story #2288
When I first came out to my mom about my sexuality she said that I was too young to know who I liked. A year later I told her I was nonbinary and she said it was a phase and that I was being influenced by the internet. She also that that nb people aren’t real and the LGBTQ+ community just wanted to be a part of something so they made up a gender that wasn’t real. Now I have friends that respect me and what I am, it hurts to know my mother doesn’t accept me but I don’t mind that she doesn’t think I am what I say. As long as I have my friends I’ll be fine. (Nonbinary/13/Bisexual)
Story #2287
When I came out to my parents a few nights ago, I told my mom first and then she told my dad. My mom said she felt like I needed to get something off my chest. I told her I was bi. She gave me the biggest hug and asked me if she could tell my dad. When my dad found out, he said he was very proud of me. (F/14/Bi)
Story #2286
When I came out, I told my mom to come into my room and asked her what her favorite element on the periodic table. She said neon. She asked me what mine was, and I answered with “bismuth”. She asked me why I said bismuth and I told her to guess. She asked me if I like girls and boys, because bismuth’s abbreviation on the periodic table is “bi.” I said yes. She responded by saying she loves me and I can marry whoever I want. She even said she might buy me a pride flag.
Story #2283
When I came out to my best friend as bi, she was completely supportive and is my biggest supporter. I was forcibly outed to my dad and stepmom; both of them disapprove and think I need to be “fixed.” My mom was completely fine with it; she did ask if it was a phase, but when I said no, she just said, “Okay, that’s fine. I still love you.” I’m coming out to my best friend as genderfluid soon, and I’m so excited. (Genderfluid/16/Bisexual)
Story #2281
When I came out to a close friend, I said, “(Friend’s name), I’M BI!” And she responded with “YES WE LOVE THAT”
Story #2280
When I came out, it was to my friends and sister and slowly to my parents. It was a little difficult to come out at first but I overcame it after a while. My friends and my sister accepted me, which I only semi-expected, while it’s been a little rocky with my parents. They’re not rude nor hostile about it, but my mom sometimes makes jokes which don’t sit right with me. She also says she’s not used to change and apologizes about it. It sometimes hurts but I’m used to it cause I know they love me. (Transmasc/FtM/15/Bisexual)
Story #2279
When I came out to two of my friends, they were supportive. Friend one told me that she was lesbian, and friend two said she was bisexual also! (She/they/13/Bisexual)
Story #2278
When I came out to one of my close friends as genderfluid, she completely supported me. She’s become one of the biggest allies on my journey and is currently the only one who uses my feminine name (Jenna). She’s even given me helpful tips about outfits and accessories. (Genderfluid/33/Bisexual)
Story #2263
When I came out, my parents and family didn’t accept me for who I was. They said I wasn’t worth living and an ungrateful piece of s**t. I didn’t care what they said. Even though what they told me hurt, I still loved my parents. And I still didn’t care; I love myself and they have to respect my decision. (M/13/Gay/bi)