When I came out last year I was 14 and thought I was bi. But recently I realized I am a lesbian as society had made me want to be with a man even if I didn’t want to be. I’m now more comfortable within myself then I’ve ever been and I’m starting to come out again; however, I’m not planning on telling my parents I’m gay as they know I’m bi. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #2129
When I came out, the first person I came out to was this inspirational and bisexual YouTuber I found online. We began messaging through Instagram and he was very helpful. What stuck with me the most was that he told me, “You either live your life or live to regret your life.” After him telling me this I’m starting to work on accepting myself and my sexuality. I’ve always been attracted to guys, but in middle school I started to become attracted to girls as well. I think I was always attracted to girls, but I’d always push it down because I have a Christian family. I’m still scared to tell my family, but I’m going to do it through a note soon. I don’t really know what label I want to take on, so I’m deciding to ditch them all. I’m really happy I’m not hiding myself fully though anymore. (F/Don’t know, but I’m happy)
Story #2127
When I came out, I was 14 and my friends were all hanging out in the basement. One suggested we play truth or dare and somehow we all decided to say our sexuality out loud. My friends wanted me to be the first one, and after a lot of freaking out I said I was a lesbian. Turns out only 1 out of the 8 of us is straight! Still waiting to tell my parents. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #2126
When I came out I was scared as my family were slightly homophobic. So when I came out as demi and bi, I didn’t know who was going to accept me, but they all accept me and slowly one day at a time I am telling my extended family. (F/Demi/bi)
Story #2122
When I came out it was midnight and I walked into my mum’s room, woke her up, whispered in her ear “I am a bisexual” and went back to bed 😂 (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2120
When I came out, it was May, I think. One of my friends recently told me she was bisexual and that made me think about my own sexuality. I knew I was bi for about 2 years and I had not shared this with anyone yet. Day after day, I encouraged myself to tell my parents. One day, while we were having lunch, I asked my parents if it mattered to them what my sexuality was. My dad said he was okay with anything as long as I was happy, but my mom said it would be kinda confusing if I liked more than 1 gender. A few minutes later, I told them I was bi. They both seemed accepting, luckily. My mom kept on talking about grandchildren, but she accepted me 🙂 (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #2119
When I came out to my friends I felt kinda scared. I had already come out to my (now) girlfriend as bi and she came out to me as well as bi (I am now a lesbian). Most of my friends also are LGBTQ+ and or allies. We all basically became “super LGBTQ+” and met quite a few more queer friends. We now consist of a lesbian (me), 4 bisexuals, 3 trans folk, a pansexual, and about 10 allies. I feel very accepted and am very happy that we are all friends. (F/12/Lesbian)
Story #2118
When I came out, it was to my mom. We were having a late-night heart-to-heart, and I kept thinking that there wasn’t going to be a better time than this. When I told her, I had her guess, and she guessed that it had something to do with me not knowing whether I liked guys or girls. I came out, and then started crying. I was so relieved, because I hated lying. She was super supportive, although she did say it might be a phase. Good luck, all! (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2117
When I came out I was really scared. I have homophobic parents — well, mom — and I had already come out to some of my friends. My brother was my only family member who knew and he helped me through tough times of figuring myself out. I decided to let my mom know I was pansexual and asexual because she always insulted the LGBTQIA+ and I was getting hurt a lot but nothing changed once I came out to her. Instead she said stuff like I’m gross, I’m a sin, it’s just a dumb phase, stuff like that hurt a lot. I don’t have many friends so I would try to just move on with myself and be happy with who I am even though if I really am a disappointment but it’s alright. I’m happy being me and expressing what and who I love. I mean, I can’t help it. (F/15/PanAce)
Story #2112
When I came out to my mom, I was already out to my friends who were all nothing but kind and supportive. I expected for my mom to be accepting as well, but she wasn’t. After I told her, she went on a walk in a huff, and I called my best friend, telling her what happened between sobs. She dropped everything and picked me up, got me Starbucks, and hugged me while I cried. Even though my mom’s reaction wasn’t what I hoped it would be, my dad reacted positively, and I have amazing friends that are my chosen family. (F/16/Lesbian)