When I came out, we were playing truth or dare at lunch and one girl asked me who I liked. I liked a girl, and I was very hesitant to tell her because we weren’t very close and I was afraid she’d have a negative reaction. Eventually, I told her that it wasn’t a guy. She replied with, “Awww, that’s sweet.” She was really supportive about it, and promised not to tell anyone. (F/13/Bi)
Story #1711
When I came out it was not planned. But one night at a party a good friend of mine came to me and wanted to speak with me about something. The reason was that she thought that I had flirted with her boyfriend too much at the last parties we were together. I started laughing and told her that it was just because we were really good friends and she can be sure that it will not happen any time in the future that I am flirting with any boyfriend because I love girls. (F/19/Lesbian)
Story #1710
When I came out it was not by choice. My mom had stumbled across the messages me and my girlfriend had been sending each other. She read them all and then looked at me. She asked, “Why do you guys say I love you so much to each other?”
My response was “Because maybe I like girls and not guys.” (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #1709
When I came out I felt so relieved. I’ve finally found what’s in me and I am so happy. Took years to figured out what’s wrong with myself during all those relationships I was in and here I am, a graysexual. (F/22/Graysexual)
Story #1706
When I came out, I came out first to my best friend as bi last spring. This year she kissed some girl at homecoming and I asked her about and she told me she was bi too. I’m finally starting to feel comfortable being me. I haven’t officially come out to my parents but they are super accepting. (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #1703
When I came out I told my friends to keep an open mind. And when I told them they were very accepting. Now, after 5 years of being in the closet, my Christmas gift to my parents will be to tell them I like girls. Wish me luck! (F/18/Lesbian)
Story #1702
When I came out it was to a guy I was dming on a social media account. We had legit just met and I was like, “Uh hey… Can I tell ya smt?” He said sure and then I told him that he was the first person to know I was bi. Which I realize I am not now. Basically I’m super queer and out on the internet and really casual about it. But irl, heck no. I ain’t ready for that crap. (F/Demisexual)
Story #1700
When I came out a week ago to some of my friends, they were supportive. Now that I am sure that I am bisexual and I told my mom last night. She told me that she already suspected it and she just wanted me to be happy. Although, she had a hard time understanding what bisexual really meant. Through it all, I’m pretty happy that I came out and I plan to tell the rest of my school tomorrow. (F/11/Bi)
Story #1698
When I came out it was to a girl I had just met. We were in eighth grade, and I basically broke down crying against her shoulder in one of the back storage rooms of my school’s music room. My family is extremely homophobic, and having the support of this girl made me realize that I could make my own family. She came out to me around a year later as a fellow lesbian and we are still very close. Though I still haven’t come out to my family or anybody who I am very close to, I still found my own safe place with people who love and support me, and I am happy. (F/Gay)
Story #1694
When I came out, it was to my best friend. I texted him that I had seen a very cute girl earlier, as in “I like her-cute.” He was so enthusiastic! I told my other best friend the same evening, also over text. I knew both of them would accept and love me, as they are both gay. We talked about it in real life the next day, and they were so sweet! At the moment, I’m out to my three best friends. I’m not planning to tell my parents anytime soon, even though I know they would be accepting, because I just don’t feel comfortable enough to talk about my sexuality with them. They’ll eventually find out if I’ll ever have a girlfriend. (F/17/Bi)