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)
Story #1298
When I came out, I posted an Instragram of me wearing Bi Pride colored lipstick for National Coming Out Day. My sister walked out of her room a few minutes later asking what this was. I explained and she started sobbing. She kept proclaiming, “You’re not bi! Stop saying that! I know you’re not!” She then proceeded to tell me that I can’t possibly be bisexual and have a healthy relationship with God because “the Bible tells us it’s a sin and you’re choosing to do this.” I left and stayed the night at a friend’s house, and now we barely speak to each other.
Story #1297
When I came out, I was with my friend at my house because she rode the wrong bus home. We were in the basement playing on the Xbox and I said, “[Her name], I need to tell you something.” She said, “What, do you have a crush? Are you moving? Are you coming out?” (We have this running gag that I’m Lady Lesbian.) I said, “Actually yeah, I’m bi.” Then she came out to me as bi right after! (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #1294
When I came out as bi to my best friend, I didn’t know if she even supported lgbtq+ rights. She came out as asexual as a reply. I’m so happy that I finally have another lgbtq+ friend.