When I came out in terms of sexuality, it was right after my sister, who’s pan, had come out to me. I told her that I didn’t think I was straight either and I had a crush on a girl, but I never officially told my parents my sexuality. I told my mom I was non-binary as I was going to bed one night, and she was pretty accepting and told my dad for me. I told my sister myself, and she was amazing and supportive. But my parents didn’t really use my preferred name or pronouns at all until a month or so later, when they found out I was struggling with severe depression and anxiety. Then they suddenly became a lot better about it. (Non-Binary/13/Bi/pan)
Story #2084
When I came out, I came out to my friend E, whom I had an on-and-off romantic relationship with but she has a boyfriend now. We have had a couple pretty deep conversations and so I just suggested it and didn’t explicitly say, “I’m bi” but she understood. She then came out to me as bi and asked me not to tell anyone and we both promised that. (What she doesn’t know is that I now have a crush on her boyfriend.) (M/14/Bi)
Story #2082
When I came out to my best friend today, I sent her a TikTok. It basically said the person who sent you this is non-binary. I was on FaceTime with her when I sent it and she didn’t seemed too surprised and was super accepting. I told her that I was scared to tell her and she told me to never be scared to tell her anything. She asked me if I was happy and I said yes. She said that’s all that matters. I love her so much. ❤️ (Non-binary/15/Bi)
Story #2081
When I came out, my mom may not have known what to say at the time, but she eventually expressed to me that it didn’t matter to her any longer. However, she shared the new information with my dad without informing me, who has yet to approach me about it or talk to me at all. I can only hope that he finds it in him to accept me, but overall, the experience was liberating. (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #2078
When I came out, I told my best friend first. We tell each other everything, but she is religious so I was a bit nervous. She said she was happy for me and would love me no matter what. Since then, I have come out to my parents, brother, and some of my friends; turns out a lot of my friends aren’t straight either! (F/18/Bi)
Story #2077
When I came out to the second round of people I wrote them on snap. The first one to respond said, “I didn’t know we were that good of friends” and the second told me she completely accepted me and said her signature “You go, girl.” I’m so happy they all reacted so well. (F/questioning/13/Bisexual)
Story #2076
When I came out it hurt me on so many levels. I told my mom thinking she would accept me and if she didn’t, honestly, who would? She was shaken up and was upset. I feel like barfing and crying right now. I feel like such a screw-up in this Christian family. I hope I find friends that accept me. (F/12/Bi)
Story #2074
When I came out I was scared about how people would react. I had told one of my male best friends a few months before since he had already kinda assumed that I was gay. When I came out to the rest of my friends I posted a picture on my Snapchat story saying that I was gay and there was only positive feedback! I have yet to come out to my parents but I hope I can soon! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2072
When I came out to my parents they took it very well. I had to explain it to my mom but dad already had some bi friends and they both accepted me right away. Although I’m still a little confused on my sexual attraction but I know that I’ll figure it out along the way and I’m glad to be in such a supportive atmosphere. (F/12/Bi/questioning)
Story #2065
When I came out I felt like the luckiest person alive as I had a lot of supportive friends and family. Unfortunately, one of my friends has been really distant with me lately. When I asked her why, she said she didn’t want me to have a crush on her so we have stopped being friends. I am very lucky to have the best parents ever. Although my dad doesn’t really get it, he still loves me. (F/Bi/lesbian)