When I came out was very strange because I came out to my sister and I was very scared. She said, “That’s alright,” and I was like, “Wow.” She doesn’t like me that much, but she was very nice this time. I am from Poland and we have a very homophobic country and government. So now I am very happy with who I am, but sometimes is difficult. Wish me luck! ( : (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2161
When I came out I told my closest friends first and gradually came out to the rest of them. I’m not completely out as most people in my grade don’t know and neither do my parents. I hope they will be accepting but I’m not completely sure. I am hopeful that telling them will not be that difficult though because my sister supports me. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #2159
When I came out I was with my sister and we were arguing because she took away my video games and told me to do my chores and I got mad… We got angry to the point when we physically fought. After that, I told her to get out of my room. I locked my room door and started crying. She then proceeded to lock-pick my door and she asked me what was wrong and I continuously told her nothing. I screamed “I’m gay!” at her and I started sobbing ( I was in the closet for 4 years) and she ran up to me and held me for minutes until I stopped crying. (F/13/Gay/lesbian)
Story #2152
When I came out to my friends today, I had been texting with a girl (a week ago) and she wanted a photo, so I asked my friends which I should send, but then they wanted to know why. So I said, “I don’t want to say it over messenger.” We met today at my house after school. I took them to a beautiful place nearby and just told them, “It wasn’t a boy,” and they then just said, “You’re bi,” and I said yeah but they’re really supportive. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2151
When I came out to my best friend, it was actually the second time. I had already come out as bi, but I recently realised I’m a lesbian. I told her I’m not attracted to boys at all and she asked if I was gay. I said yes and she gave me a high five. I hope the rest of my friends react the same way. (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #2149
When I came out to myself was actually like two days ago. I was browsing Reddit or something and I came across a thread of LGBTQ+ memes. I was like, “Oh. Okay. I am not straight.” idk what I am yet but I’m scared to come out to my friends (once I figure out what I am) because I only really know them from school and am worried they might say, “It’s a phase,” “You just want attention,” or some crap like that. My parents would probably be really supportive but it’s hard to tell with parents, and I don’t want to risk being kicked out of the house, so I’m going to ask them if they would or not. (F/11/?)
Story #2148
When I came out, it was to my sister. I knew that she would be accepting because she has quite a few friends in the LGBTQ+ community and is a relatively outspoken ally. And just like I suspected, she was very accepting and loving, and made me feel so much better about myself. I have yet to come out to any other family or friends, but i’m sure she will help me. Good luck to all who are planning on coming out! (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2147
When I came out it was a few days after a friend of mine did. We weren’t close but I was stressing about my sexuality way before she told me and just needed to get it out, so I told her. No one else knows about me, and only one other person knows about her, but it felt so freeing when I told her, like I had this great weight lifted off my chest, and since then I’ve felt more like me, and more accepting of myself than ever. (F/14/Bi)
Story #2146
When I came out I came out to my friends over text as lesbian. They were all very supportive of me. I still haven’t come out to my family. I know that they will accept me, I just don’t my relationship to become weird. (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #2144
When I came out to myself I was seven. I knew that I liked girls but to me that was completely normal. When I turned 10 I did more research and found out I was lesbian. I still haven’t come out to my parents or my friends and I am extremely scared. But I understand what I am and am happy. (F/13/Lesbian)