When I came out as bi to my crush (who had come out a month before) I felt like a weight was off my chest. Now she ignores me, but I realize life is better without her. All of my other friends have been extremely supportive and helpful through the rough times. Still not out to my family, but I might tell my brother soon.
Story #1344
When I came out, well, I guess that began a chain reaction of my friends coming out to me. My best friend told me he was gay and I was happy for him! My dad on the other hand thought it was a phase. Just a note for my fellow queers, don’t let people tell you who you are; this is your life, not theirs! (Genderfluid girl/Bi)
Story #1342
When I came out, it wasn’t intentional. My parents found out that I was both bi and trans through reading texts I had sent my other friends. They didn’t take it well, and said some pretty awful stuff. But I have now had the courage to come out to more people and be more open about my identity, since it was my parents holding back in the first place. I feel a lot freer now.
Story #1341
When I came out as bi, my husband and I were in a car. He was holding my hand and kept holding after I told him my first crush on my best friend. He was smiling and said, “I figured.” I was and am really happy right now. It happened three days ago.
Story #1334
When I came out to my friends and family I was 13. I hadn’t said, “Hey, I’m bi!”, but my mom found out I had had a girlfriend. My stepdad isn’t okay with it and used to make fun of me for it; he just kind of ignores me now. My mom and bio dad are okay with it and the rest of my family are pretty much Christians and don’t approve. (16/Bi)
Story #1329
When I came out it was after a school trip, where I fell for my girl buddy. I was talking about the trip with my parents and accidentally mentioned my new crush. First impression wasn’t good, but my friends took it well. They kind of suspected and accepted me. They said they’d be there for me no matter what. My parents still don’t want to believe it, but they love me. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1318
When I came out to my mom she was incredibly accepting. Despite knowing how much she loved me, I was worried that telling her would make her love me less. After I finally told her that I am bi over the phone (I was too afraid to do so in person) she told me that she would love me unconditionally. Although this was hard for me to do, I feel like a great weight has been lifted off my chest. (19/Bi)
Story #1306
When I came out, my friend and I were talking about how to react if a friend came out as homo, bi or trans. She simply said: “I wouldn’t care, cause I’m bi myself. (No pun intended.)” I was like, “Yeah, me too” and then we smiled 🙂
Story #1301
When I came out to my mom, the conversation went as follows.
Me: “I’m bi.”
Mom: “That doesn’t surprise me. Me too.”
Best response I could have wished for ^^
Story #1299
When I came out, it was first just to my friends. They were really cool about it, and more than one has come out since to me. About a year later, I told my family, who were all much the same in their response. In fact, when I told my mom, she laughed and told me that she’d had a girlfriend in college. I guess I didn’t need to worry nearly as much as I had! (F/14/Bisexual)