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)
Story #2064
When I came out, it was over FaceTime with two of my best camp friends, one gay and one straight. When I told them, my straight friend was super supportive but my gay friend seemed skeptical. When I told her I was bisexual, she asked me if I was faking it or if I was really sure, and she justified this with “I don’t really trust bi girls”. Ouch. I haven’t told anybody else.
Story #2062
When I came out for the first time it was with my best friend. I told her that I wasn’t sure I didn’t think I was straight because I had feelings for girls. She accepted it and I can now say that I am bisexual. I have since come out to a few of my other friends and my cousins. I have also told my mum, but not my dad as he is openly homophobic and I am still trying to muster the courage to sit him down and tell him. (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #2061
When I came out to my best friend today, I did it over text. Because of the quarantine I won’t be able to see her for almost a month and I just couldn’t keep it in anymore. I texted her a long paragraph telling her that I’m non-binary. She was very accepting and told me she had I feeling I was. (NB/15/Bi/pan)
Story #2058
When I came out to my friends they were excited to have a bi girl in the friend group. Then later some of them started to tell me to pick a side. Today everyone is OK with it. (Female/14/Bi)