When I came out, I was 16. I was with my boyfriend at that time. I was having weird feelings towards his sister; I was crushing hard on her. I finally told my boyfriend at that time I was in love with his sister. He understood. We have been together for 6 years and counting. We are getting married next fall. (F/22/Bi)
Story #2221
When I came out to my twin sister, she got really excited and shouted, “FINALLY.” She’s been really supportive so far. When I came out to my older brother, he said something like “Yah girls are nice” and “now we can talk about the hot girls together” and then he hugged me. I haven’t come out to my parents yet, but I think they’ll accept me. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #2220
When I came out to my godmother, it was in October 2019 and we were putting away the groceries she had bought that day. She and I are really close so we started talking about mental health and self care, and then we started talking about dating. She said, “You are not allowed to date until high school. Boy or girl…” When I heard her say “girl” I kind of zoned out for a second, and my heart started racing. So I pushed back all those doubts and said, “Actually… it’s mostly going to be girls…” She stared at me for what felt like a few minutes (while my heart was beating out of my chest), and suddenly started smiling. She said, “I had a feeling you were hiding something from me, but I didn’t know what.” Tears started coming out of my eyes, and I sobbed into her chest with tears of relief. It was the first time I had really said anything to anyone about this, and I thought she would reject because of her Christian beliefs. I guess I was wrong! (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2217
When I came out, my friends were actually very accepting and supportive of me. Since last year, I knew I wasn’t 100 percent straight, but I wasn’t 100 percent gay either; labeling myself as bi didn’t feel right either. For a few months, I identified myself as ace, but deep down inside I love people regardless of their gender. I came out as pansexual to my mom yesterday, and she was fortunately very supportive of me. I’m still kind of questioning my sexuality, but right now, I identify myself as pansexual. (F/17/Pansexual)
Story #2216
When I came out it was hard. I had realized not too long ago. I had gotten my hair cut. But it wasn’t the length I wanted, so I cut it off. My mom took away technology from me for a while. Saying the internet influenced me to do so. I have always been a tomboy, and I hated my body since 5th grade. I just thought it was body dysphoria. I may have not had gender dysphoria my whole life, but the euphoria was always there. I came out to family and some friends. But haven’t been able to transition yet. (F/Lesbian/transgender)
Story #2215
When I came out to my friend, I told her I was bi, and she said, “What?” because she didn’t know what it meant. I told her it means I like boys and girls and she’s like, “OK.” Then, I made her swear not to tell anyone and she did so. My friends all are very supportive and the best friends I could ever ask for. (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #2214
When I came out it was only a couple of days ago to my bi friends. They accepted me and congratulated me. Today, I came out to one of my “homophobic-ish” friend. She said it was ok and accepted me but I don’t really know how she actually feels about it. I would really want to come out to my family but they are super religious and homophobic so I’m not really sure. (F/12/Pansexual)
Story #2213
When I came out to my best friend, she was so accepting and acted like I didn’t change at all. I told her I have a crush on her, and she didn’t seem to care. Again, she acted like I was the same friend she’s known since 2nd grade. I came out to my other friend and a little later, she came out to me as bi too. I haven’t told my parents yet, but I’m scared to death and I think my parents are biphobic. (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #2212
When I came out I told my best friend who I had a huge crush on. She was super accepting and asked me if that was why I didn’t approve of her dating. I said yeah. She is an amazing friend and I am so happy that she knows and I can talk to her. I haven’t openly come out to my family yet. I tried to tell my mum, but she said I was too young and that I shouldn’t tell anyone, due to being judged, and that if I changed it would be a lot easier if I didn’t say anything. (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2211
When I came out to my good friend a couple months ago, at 14, I wasn’t concerned because I knew they weren’t cis or straight. It was during lockdown so one day, I just randomly texted, “you know I’m not straight, right?” They said, “yup, had a feeling” and then we talked about labels. I’m really lucky to be friends with them; we helped each other with our own identities and talk about random queer things. This is the second person I’ve come out to and am currently planning on telling my older brother (also over text) in a couple of days. Please wish me luck and know that you are loved. (F/15/Bi)