When I came out I was 12 and it was just to my friends as Ace (no longer identify with this) and then changed it about 6 months later. Now I’m either Bi or Queer. Labels are hard to find. My friends completely accepted me (mostly because the majority of my group of friends are queer one way or another) and I am so grateful for my experience. Both my parents I think have just kind of figured it out now so lol ok. (F/13)
Story #1926
When I came out I told my mom over text, before telling my best friend and crush. Soon after, my crush (now girlfriend) kissed me at a sleepover, so now we’re dating 🙂 (F/13/Queer)
Story #1925
When I came out as bi to my mum she seemed super supportive at the start until she realised what I was telling her, then she ignored me and I ruined the remainder of our relationship from it, but 1 year before that, when I told my aunt, she was amazing but wanted me never to tell my grandma so I keep a good relationship with her and can stay part of the family. (F/14/Bi)
Story #1923
When I came out earlier this year, I told one of my friends through passing notes in class and it kinda went downhill when someone overheard me talking to her about it and outed me to my whole class. (I go to a small Catholic school idk why bc I’m not Catholic.) Most of my friends are Catholic and I couldn’t be more shocked with how accepting they’ve been. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1918
When I came out I had my friend up for a sleepover and after a while I said, “Let’s go explore in the woods,” so we went in and I was like, “I need to tell you something,” and she said, “What?” I just flat out said, “I’m Bi.” She was so nice and accepting and she told me she was Bi too. (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #1912
When I came out, my friend said she didn’t think I was actually asexual. She said I was too young to know, and I might not have just had sexual attraction yet. That really hurt me, and I had and still have anxiety and self-doubt about my identity. My other two friends who were there accepted me, but I’m scared to come out to anyone again. (F/14/Asexual/panromantic)
Story #1911
When I came out I did it through a spoken word poem that I presented to my classmates. It was a nerve-wracking experience but everybody congratulated me and said they really loved it. (F)
Story #1906
When I came out I was not too prepared, as I was originally going to tell only one friend. The other three I was with came over and so l thought, now or never. I decided to have a bit of fun and build my confidence so I played a guessing game. Eventually one said, “Oh, so you’re gay?” So I nodded. One of my other friends is homophobic so I can’t tell her. (F/Lesbian)
Story #1905
When I came out, I had been dating this girl for a month, and my mother decided to check my messages (she was paying for my phone)… and she saw my text messages for the last 4 days. She was supporting and caring about it… howeeeeveeeer, my mother had me break up with her and I explained to my girlfriend what happened and she understood. I’m not allowed to have my phone back till I have my mom’s trust (I’ve been distant). (F/12/Lesbian/Nonbinary(I have not told my mom yet TwT))
Story #1903
When I came out sophomore year of high school, it wasn’t something I planned for, but rather something my parents found out about on their own by way of a love letter. As strong Christians, they were extremely offended, warning me that I would be sent to Hell for my feelings and threatening to send me to conversion camp, have meetings with church leaders and attend therapy to fix my “illness”. Due to everything surrounding this, I ultimately made the choice to throw myself back into a closeted lifestyle for the remainder of my time spent living at home. However, as I still maintain contact with the same girl with which this all began, I plan to move out for college and reunite with her. My only worry now is rehashing the sexuality conversation with my parents and the idea of them disowning me because of who I choose to be with… (F/18/Demiromantic bisexual)