When I came out, it was more of an impromptu thing. My friend whom I previously told convinced me to tell my favorite teachers so I wouldn’t be deadnamed by them. They stood by me the whole time for comfort and now I have two teachers on my side 🙂 I have some other supportive friends, and they use my new name and pronouns, which is so liberating. My family is not supportive, so transitioning isn’t possible yet. Facing lots of self doubts but excited to become myself finally. (FtM/17/Bi)
Story #2322
When I came out it was honestly out of nowhere. I just wore lots of rainbow to school on pride month one day, and when my sister came home she saw me wearing it, so I just decided to come out to her that I was bi. I was really scared that she would go running telling everyone else but she didn’t. She was honestly very happy for me and happy that I told her first. I was so relieved 😅🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (Genderfluid/Bisexual)
Story #2321
When I came out, it was to only a few close friends by accident. I was at a Halloween party and we were sitting in the host’s bedroom. We were talking about another friend who had come out as trans (MTF), and I blurted out, “It’s like we traded genders.” They were confused at first, but they eventually caught on and they were very supportive. Coming out is scary, but if you surround yourself with people you trust, they’ll be there for you all the way. (FTM/14/Bisexual)
Story #2320
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)