When I came out to my friend, he was super cool about it. Then I told my sister and she seemed okay with it, she kinda expected it. But when I came out to my mom and psychologist, they denied it and said that I am going through a phase. My mom spoke to me in the car recently and said that I was too stressed to have an orientation, and said I will only know when I have my first kiss. I snapped and told her that she was the one who was stressed, not me, I finally accepted myself and built up so much courage, which she easily took down. It still hurts. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1949
When I came out to my parents (about half a year ago now) it wasn’t planned. I’d been planning for several years to go to a university of technology, so I’d often heard jokes about there being so many boys that they’d be fighting about me. Then one day we were in the kitchen preparing dinner, talking/joking about what I did at school when I wasn’t paying attention. My dad said, “Talking with your friends about boys you like” and I said, “About that; I’m a lesbian.” They were surprised (so much that some of the food got burnt :p) but supporting, my mother hugged me and said she’s proud. (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #1947
When I came out I told my new best friend I’m 50% sure I like girls. She was okay with it and said her sister was too and told me it was good I came out. A year later I am preparing an English presentation and I’m about to tell about 30 students I’m gay and I’m not ashamed! (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1946
When I came out to my swim coach, I was really nervous and when I told him I was bi (at the time, now I’m Pan) he said “I know” and I didn’t even know what else to say. (F/15)
Story #1945
When I came out, my best friend and I were eating lunch in the middle of the crowded cafeteria. I couldn’t tell anyone else I was a lesbian, because my family is not exactly accepting, but I felt suffocated with my secret. I told him under my breath, giggling with nervousness, and at the fact that I was doing this in the middle of lunch. He laughed and told me he supported me, and we moved on. I was the first person he came out as gay to, so it felt very full circle for him to be the first person I came out to. (F/Lesbian)
Story #1944
When I came out I was 15. It was to my best friend. I thought I was Bi and she came out to me too. But at that time I was still going to high school in a small town, and I was with a family that wouldn’t have been supportive. So I didn’t tell anyone until I got to college, where I came out as Bi again, to my best friend and then later my adopted family. But then, after starting to date a girl, I realized I was a lesbian. I only surround myself with people who support me now, because for a long time I was around people who didn’t. (F/20/Lesbian)
Story #1940
When I came out, I was eating with my mum. We had a huge fight about why gay people have a bit of freedom now and why there isn’t a straight pride month or parade… I honestly regret coming out to her. She apparently keeps forgetting I’m a lesbian too cause all she asks me about is boys and gets really quiet and mad when I talk about my girlfriend. I may just go back into the closet. (F/12/Lesbian)
Story #1939
When I came out to my best friend, I wasn’t planning to, but we were talking about our future college years, so eventually I told her that I wanted to live with accepting people, since I’m attracted to both women and men. Her reaction was the best, we ended up discussing this topic the whole night. I’ve never felt so genuine in my whole life. (F/18/No idea)
Story #1936
When I came out to three of my best friends, they were at first very surprised. The thought it was a joke. And when they realised it was not, they said, “Well, let’s go to pride then. I’ve always wanted to see that.” I was finally relieved that I had the courage to tell someone. And it has made my life much better. Now I have a girlfriend, and a family who completely supports me. And I can’t be any happier. (F/14)
Story #1933
When I came out I told my sister while we were on a dog walk. She didn’t care but wasn’t mean about it. I then told my friends during school the next day. They were all really supportive! Although I have yet to come out to my parents. (F/13/Asexual/biromantic)