When I came out my husband almost killed himself. Everyone has accused me of being a lesbian my whole life and I hated it! I always knew who I was, but I never accepted myself. I was emotionally/mentally killing myself, but 3 kids, 1 marriage, & a chow chow later I’m a happier person. 🌈 Bring it on LIFE🤜🏻 (F/27/Lesbian/bisexual?)
Story #1833
When I came out, it was first to my sister, and then later to my close friend group (including a neutral friend who just happened to be there at that moment). Today, a few months later, my sister convinced me to come out to my parents with a card that she and I made. It had a heart with the bisexual flag in it, and underneath it, it said, “Hi, I’m bisexual. Gotta go, so bi.” I never knew my coming out would include a pun. My parents were very supportive and I think my father was proud of our using a pun. (F/Bisexual)
Story #1831
When I came out, I was devastated to see my dad ignore me. On the other hand, my mom reacted with joy and happiness; she accepts me for who I am. I wasn’t surprised that my friends and peers would support me — they were always supportive of me. Yet, I feel like I am slowly losing my dad, and, oddly enough, I am not afraid of that. I am not willing to sacrifice my happiness for anyone or anything. (M/18/Bisexual)
Story #1822
When I came out to my mom just a few days ago (because my siblings discovered that I was dating someone, though they did not know that it was a girl) I came out hoping that my mom would support me for who I am because have been always quiet and my mom was the only one close to me. However, it was the opposite. She became very upset, called me abnormal, begged me to change who I am, and blamed my partner as if she had brainwashed me into this kind of life. My mom also asked me not to tell my siblings and told me to stop crying because I was crying too hard and my dad might hear me. Everyone in my family are homophobic and I don’t know how my life will change after this and I’m honestly afraid. Right now all I can do is pray that my mom will not do anything to stop my relationship with my girlfriend. (F/20/Bisexual)
Story #1821
When I came out it was the scariest thing ever. I first came out to my close friend group. Then I started writing letters (never sent) and emails (never sent) and practicing in front of the mirror. One day I got the courage to tell my grandmother, who told me she would support me no matter what. Then came the scary part… my mother. We went out to breakfast, and I sat silently for about 15 minutes before she said, “Do your little ‘coming out’ thing. I already know.” When I asked how, she told me she knew since I first found out myself (so about 2 years) and I always seemed gay. This made me laugh because I had been so nervous. At that time I had a girlfriend, who’s still my bestie, but now I have my second, who is loving and supportive and literally kept me from killing myself. (Born female, identifies non-binary / 13 / Bisexual, Genderfluid)
Story #1818
When I came out for the first time, it was to one of my close friends. We were in the park goofing off. I said to him, “Can I tell you something? I’m bi.” He just looked at me and said, “Oh, ok. If anyone tries to hate on you then tell me.” Then we just went right back to whatever we were doing like what I never said anything. (F/12/Cis bisexual)
Story #1816
When I came out, I was 16, my exam results had just come out and I had done exceptionally well. I ended up having a breakdown because I felt like I was finally doing something right for the first time and making my mom proud, but I was still hiding a significant part of me. I felt like a fraud so I went out and got a piercing and texted my mum. I still haven’t come out to anyone else because I don’t like the idea of having to confess; it seems like admitting something shameful to me. One day I would like to just bring a girl along and be like , “This is my girl.” (F/19/Bi)
Story #1809
When I came out to my family last year, they were very supportive. Now it’s a completely different story. My mom acts like she doesn’t know and then makes comments about how I shouldn’t date girls and just preserve a friendship instead. I really hope she can learn to fully accept me soon. (F/15/Bi)
Story #1799
When I came out to my mom, I was random. I took a photo on Snapchat, edited it saying “[my name] = [gay flag]” and sent it to her. And now she’s happy as she can embarrass me about boys and girls and she now has an excuse to go to pride. But, my dad is super religious so, I’ll see what happens there another time. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #1791
When I came out I was 18, still a high school senior, and was very popular. I knew I was different and it scared me. I told my sisters and mother. In the moment it felt right but I soon found out it was a horrible choice at the moment. They don’t look at me the same anymore and I feel alone. They punished me by not letting me talk to friends and wanting to isolate me. They want me to forget who I am. I can’t live like this anymore. I feel trapped and alone. (M/18/Bi)