When I came out I was 13. It was in school and we just had break, so a kid that was with me in class wanted to show me an edit he made, so I watched the edit, and it was simple, it just said:
you are gay
So I said,
“Yeah, I know.”
Then he asked if I’m really a lesbian and it goes on you know. After class I text my friends and tell the story. They are shocked and ask why I said it through text. I didn’t know it was that big of a deal because EVERYBODY around me was trans, bi, gay, demi, you know, so yeah that’s pretty much it 🙂 (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #2344
When I came out to my best friend, she told me congrats and that she accepted me, which felt amazing. I’m not out to my parents and I’m not sure if they know. The other day I was in the car with my mom and she told me that she would accept me no matter what, and she gave me the perfect opportunity to come out and I didn’t take it. I’m not ready. I keep telling myself that I can tell my parents September 7, 2022, because then it will have been exactly one year since I first came out. I don’t know if I can do it. I don’t talk to my parents about things like this and opening up to anybody, really, isn’t something I do. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2342
When I came out, I was sitting in a park with my cousin and made a joke about not being straight. When my cousin picked up on the joke, she laughed and told me she was not straight either. We talked about it a lot more, and I was really happy since she was the first other queer person I’d ever been able to confide in and discuss my identity with. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2337
When I came out to my friends, none of them were surprised as I’d always been the token cishet and we all know how that goes. My parents asked me if I was confused as I’d been going through a breakup, and that honestly really hurt (although they did say they still love and accept me). When I told my grandparents, though, the first thing they said was “You’re still our (name)” and then “We just want you to be happy and feel like yourself” and that meant so much to me. (F/19/Bisexual)
Story #2326
When I came out it took a while for my mom to understand, but once she did, she was supportive. Not only that, but she found out that she’s aroace too! Small world… (F/18/Aroace)
Story #2323
When I came out I was 25 years old and had just broke up with what was to be my last boyfriend (I tried so hard to be straight for so long). I had just felt so unhappy that one day I had a conversation with myself: “You’re not happy and you could be. I’m gay.” A week later I came out to friends and family and haven’t looked back. (F/30/Gay/lesbian)
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 #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)