When I came out, it was to five of my friends in the back of a bus after we had been out all day together. I don’t know what led me to do it, I think we were just telling each other secrets or something, you know, as teenage girls do. I basically said that I didn’t mind any gender in a relationship, and that I could be attracted to people of any gender. They weren’t surprised at my confession, and they fully supported and accepted me. That was nearly a year ago now. Since then, three of those five people that I first came out to, are now out of the closet as well (one as gay, two as bisexual). (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #2094
When I first came out it was a few days after my best friend, and all of my friends were super cool with it. I told my mom, and she’s fine, and I’m planning on telling my dad soon (my parents are divorced) but I’m super nervous. I think he will be good with it though. (F/13/Bi)
Story #2092
When I came out, I was in a meeting with one of my teachers. She looked at me and told me she was so proud of me and that I should never be ashamed for who I am. She gave me a bunch of resources that she had used in the past and got me connected to several community groups. She told me to call her any time and would stand by my side even if my parents didn’t support me in my decision. (F/17/Asexual/gay)
Story #2090
When I came out I was 11/12, and my friends were pretty supportive. I came out as bi and ace, but pretty recently I realized that I am pan and demi. So now I have to re-come out, and it might be weird. Idk. I have yet to tell my parents. Only my sister knows what I truly am, and she is bi. At least one family member knows how I feel. Now it’s time to tell all the others. Wish me luck! (F/12/Pan)
Story #2087
When I came out to my friend it was in the back seat of another friend’s car. I just thought, “Screw it, let’s tell her”. So I just whispered in her ear, “I like girls,” and she just looked at me for a second and I panicked inwardly, but then she realised what I meant and processed it more so she asked, “Are you gay?” and I said, “No, I like boys and girls, I’m not totally gay,” and she nodded and said, “Cool.” That was it. It was probably one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. (F/11/Bi)
Story #2083
When I came out I thought I was bisexual. I came out to my (gay) best friend first, and when I told her, she put this super innocent look on, and said, “Anyone in particular?” I came out to almost all my friends as bisexual at a party, and they were all super accepting. I also came out to my mom as bi, and she told me that she was bi as well. But then I realized I was pansexual, and re-came out to my best friend, who was still accepting. I have to come out as pansexual to my friend group, though. (F/Pansexual)
Story #2081
When I came out, my mom may not have known what to say at the time, but she eventually expressed to me that it didn’t matter to her any longer. However, she shared the new information with my dad without informing me, who has yet to approach me about it or talk to me at all. I can only hope that he finds it in him to accept me, but overall, the experience was liberating. (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #2078
When I came out, I told my best friend first. We tell each other everything, but she is religious so I was a bit nervous. She said she was happy for me and would love me no matter what. Since then, I have come out to my parents, brother, and some of my friends; turns out a lot of my friends aren’t straight either! (F/18/Bi)
Story #2077
When I came out to the second round of people I wrote them on snap. The first one to respond said, “I didn’t know we were that good of friends” and the second told me she completely accepted me and said her signature “You go, girl.” I’m so happy they all reacted so well. (F/questioning/13/Bisexual)
Story #2076
When I came out it hurt me on so many levels. I told my mom thinking she would accept me and if she didn’t, honestly, who would? She was shaken up and was upset. I feel like barfing and crying right now. I feel like such a screw-up in this Christian family. I hope I find friends that accept me. (F/12/Bi)