When I came out, I first told a girl who was bisexual to get the courage to tell my friends. Until now, all I have gotten are good reactions. I’m planning to come out to my parents soon, but I’m scared. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1624
When I came out, I came out to myself first and it took me more than 10 years to realize that! I didn’t come out to my family or any of my friends and I’m not planning to. No one knows why I never had a boyfriend like my sisters. Since then I met a lot of new friends from the LGBT community. I came out to them, I’m happier and more confident, and I have my first girlfriend! Coming out to yourself is the most important.
Story #1623
When I came out, I told a friend who is also bi. I haven’t told my parents but plan to. I told my other friends as well who are quite religious but they took it surprisingly well and nothing has changed. The best part was that my friend told me she has a crush on me and now we are dating. (F/19/Bi)
Story #1619
When I came out to my mom, I was in tears, and she knew that I had something important to tell her, but I couldn’t say it. I finally blurted out: “I love [name of female friend]”, and she looked relieved. She told me she expected something like “I’m pregnant” or “I do drugs” or “I killed a person” because I was so nervous about it. I told my sister later, and she was ok with it too, but I’m not completely out yet. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1617
When I came out, I was 15 and it was to my girlfriends. They took it really well and that gave me the eventual courage to come out to my mom at 16. She said I was confused because of the company I kept, but she accepted it. I still feel a sense of dysphoria, but I’ll survive because I’m proud to be a demi+pan!
~A Pan-tastic Girl
Story #1616
When I came out to my parents they said I was too young. I’m 13, which is puberty age, so I think I’m old enough. Oh well, might as well wait until I’m 18, tell them again, and if they don’t like I can move out cuz I’ll be an adult 😛 (13/Lesbian)
Story #1612
When I came out, I came out to myself (if that makes sense.) I am 23 and finally accepting that I am gay. I now realize why with my previous boyfriends did not work out. I was never happy with the relationship. Now I want to look for love and acceptance for myself, before confessing (coming out) to my friends and family.
-Girl wants to meet girl 🙂
Story #1611
When I came out of the closet about a year ago I only told my two best friends and they took it very well. Today my brother just asked me if I am bi and I have answered a simple yes. He has taken it very well and told me that he is a little upset because I didn’t tell him before. I hope to be brave and share it with my parents. (F/19/Bi)
Story #1610
When I came out to my mum as bisexual several years ago, she answered, “Isn’t everyone a little bit bi?”, which I took to be a good sign… but I don’t think she really believed me until I told her recently that I was dating a girl. Now she is clinging to how I seem to have had meaningful relationships with boys also. Dad took it very weirdly because it was a shock to him, and while he hasn’t been mean about it in any way, he’s been distinctly cold ever since.
Story #1609
When I came out to my mom I was 14. I told her that I like girls but I am still confused about my sexuality. She said she will always love me and it doesn’t matter if I like a girl or a guy. After that I told her that my “BFF” is my girlfriend. She said, “I thought so.” I am so happy. A weight has been lifted off my chest. (F/14)