When I came out it was in the sixth grade, and I texted my best friend on kik saying something akin to “dude i think i like girls”. She came out to me at the same time, and her support and presence helped me to avoid the type of shame and fear that most other people feel in this process. Although I’m not fully out yet, I’ve continued to come out to individual friends through the years. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1690
When I came out, it was in summer school and the principal called me to his office. I was really scared because I thought I was going to be in trouble but I went anyways. When I got there he was in there with the SCHOOL POLICE OFFICER. They said that somebody had told them that I was making fun of some girls because they were lesbian, and I said, “Why would I do that? I’m bisexual myself!” They just stared at me in awe. Later that day I had found out that they had called my mom and they had told her that I was bisexual. She looked at me and simply said, “You don’t know what you’re talking about.” (F/12)
Story #1688
When I came out I was super scared and didn’t know how to tell my parents, so naturally I told my friends and they were all really supportive. I even told my crush who is FtM transgender, which all I got back was that he’s into guys so sucks for me lol but I ended up telling my parents and they were a little confused to what pansexual meant but they accepted me for who I was no matter what. I’m so glad I told them because now the weight is lifted off my shoulders and I’m free to be myself! (F/17/Pansexual)
Story #1686
When I came out, I first told my best friend who was also my crush at the time. I knew she was gay and wouldn’t care if I came out. My parents forced me to come out to them and they told me that they already knew. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1684
When I came out to my two friends at school that I was bi, one accepted but the other started acting cruel. She then got me in trouble cause she said I was forcing bisexuality on to her when I wasn’t. Guess she wasn’t a real friend. (F/12)
Story #1682
When I came out it was to my dog. I know that sounds dumb, but it’s true. It took me courage to even tell my dog. I plan on telling my crush, who is also lesbian, sometime soon. Send good vibes! (F/12/Gay)
Story #1681
When I came out, I was in class one day and the teacher walked out of the room to go get something for our experiment. I just yelled out, “Hey guys, I have 83 protons!” (on the periodic table it’s bismuth or bi) and everyone kinda looked at me strange, then one kid goes, “She’s BI” and I just winked while everyone kinda stared at me. (F/14/Bi)
Story #1680
When I came out to all my closest friends last week as bi-asexual, they were so supportive. I feel so much more confident now, it’s like a weight off my chest, although my best friend doesn’t seem to buy it, telling me it’s not possible and that I’ll struggle to find a partner like this. It caught me off guard and upset me a bit, but I’ll be making coming out cookies for all of my friends next week, so hopefully she’ll see that it’s real. (F/15/Bi-asexual)
Story #1678
When I came out, it was actually at school. I was talking to my friend PJ, and some dude comes up and says, “I ship it.” So I turned around and said, “Joke’s on you, I don’t like guys.” It was an interesting rest of the day. (F/13/Polysexual)
Story #1671
When I came out to my friends my life changed. They accepted me fully and I feel like a huge stone was removed from my chest, like I can finally breathe. I’m planning on telling my parents next. Wish me luck! (F/12/Pansexual)