When I came out to my best friend, I wanted to make sure my parents couldn’t see, so I sent her a letter through Animal Crossing. She later texted me saying, and I quote, “Aw I’m so happy for you! I completely support you.” This was two days ago, and I’ve never felt better. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2319
When I came out my friend was complaining about being left out of secrets. I told her only one person knew my crush and that it didn’t matter, I didn’t like her anymore anyways. And she just goes, “Her? HER? HER?!” growing increasingly more excited while I grew redder and redder. Pretty sure she thinks I’m a lesbian. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2318
When I came out to my friend, I said, “Personally, I think my strongest muscle is my bisexual muscle,” and she just kinda stared at me for a couple seconds because: 1. We were in a Catholic school, and 2. I’m apparently the Least Likely To Be Gay person out of our friend group (she’s bisexual too) and now we make puns together. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2317
When I came out it was a very scary thing. Most of my friends accepted me, but a lot of people bullied me for it. They made joke about my pronouns and they deadnamed me on purpose. I found someone to talk to about it and it made me feel better. When I came out as bi to my parents it did not go well. My dad supported me but my mom was a different story. I hope one day she will see that this will never change!! ✨🏳️🌈✨ (Non-binary/15/Bisexual)
Story #2316
When I came out I made a game plan in case anything went wrong. I said that I would tell my best friend (who is a lesbian) the first time I could get her alone. I walk through the gates to the school and there she is. Alone. I ramble for maybe about five minutes before actually telling her and the first thing she says is, “That’s great, [insert name here]!” It felt so good. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2314
When I came out as genderfluid to my friends, they were really supportive and chill about it. My mom kinda freaked out but in a good way, cause she asked me if she could do anything for me and was so sweet about it. (Genderfluid/Bisexual)
Story #2311
When I came out, I don’t think I entirely did it intentionally. Which, yes, in retrospect is absolutely hilarious. And at that point, I think my mom might have already known. I started out thinking that I was cis; as years went on, though, my views changed, and I thought I might be nonbinary. And then, I realized I prefer male pronouns, and wanted to be comfortable in my own body! One day, I was just in the car, and I just sort of said it to my mom. I don’t really have any preferred names right now, and she was a bit confused by that. I’m still on the road to figuring myself out, but it’s getting easier every day! Thank you for listening 🙂 (Male [FtM]/12/Bisexual)
Story #2306
When I came out I had told some of my close friends first. They are part of the LGBTQ+ community, so they were very happy for me. I still have yet to tell my mom and dad. I hope they will be accepting for who I am. (F/15/Bi)
Story #2288
When I first came out to my mom about my sexuality she said that I was too young to know who I liked. A year later I told her I was nonbinary and she said it was a phase and that I was being influenced by the internet. She also that that nb people aren’t real and the LGBTQ+ community just wanted to be a part of something so they made up a gender that wasn’t real. Now I have friends that respect me and what I am, it hurts to know my mother doesn’t accept me but I don’t mind that she doesn’t think I am what I say. As long as I have my friends I’ll be fine. (Nonbinary/13/Bisexual)
Story #2287
When I came out to my parents a few nights ago, I told my mom first and then she told my dad. My mom said she felt like I needed to get something off my chest. I told her I was bi. She gave me the biggest hug and asked me if she could tell my dad. When my dad found out, he said he was very proud of me. (F/14/Bi)