When I came out, I decided to call my mom and dad individually. My mom and dad were surprised. My dad seemed immediately to say, “You are my daughter and I have you in my heart.” My mom was more negative about it, but both of my parents told me that they loved me. Perhaps they will adjust more in time.
Story #1669
When I came out, it was to my three friends, one straight, one bi, and one pan and gender fluid. They are super supportive of me being bi and I plan on telling my family before the end of 2018! (F/11/Bi)
Story #1664
When I came out around two years ago, I told five people. One of them told the person I liked, my twin, and my bully. Cutting her out of my life was the best decision I’ve ever made. Still haven’t come out to the rest of my family. (F/15/Bi)
Story #1663
When I came out to my mom this morning, I made her play a guessing game until she guessed, “Do you have a girlfriend?” I stood there and smiled and she said okay, but told me I was going to change my mind someday. She also told me that there are so many people around that are part of the LGBTQ+ community around us, even our neighbors! I’m just waiting to tell my dad. (F/11/Pan)
Story #1662
When I came out to my mom as pan about a year ago, I was terrified, even though I knew she’s always been very open to everyone’s opinions and sexualities. I was so anxious that I messaged her instead of telling her face to face. I just messaged her that I had a girlfriend and that I thought I’m pansexual. She, as always, was very open about it and she never talked to me about it again. She hasn’t even treated me differently.
Story #1660
When I came out on September 22, I drove over to my best friend’s house because I’d been thinking about everything for a while now. She then asked me why I asked to come over and I said, “Oh. Did you know you have a BBF? A bi best friend.” She looked a little taken aback but then she just asked me questions about everything, which was fine considering we tell each other everything and I know how she feels. I then came out to my sister and my friend, who’s also bi, so now I don’t have to pretend anymore! (F/16/Bi)
Story #1659
When I came out I never denied that I wasn’t straight. I first came out to myself obviously, but I was confused about what I was. Didn’t
know if I was bi or bi-curious, or even pansexual. I really dived deep into the pool of sexuality when I was around 11/12. Came out to one person that year and stayed in the closet for 4 more years. I’m 16 and just came out to my family last month. (F/16/Bi)
Story #1654
When I came out to my best friend, she kissed me and told me she had been in love with me for years. It’s been 5 amazing months since then.
Story #1653
When I came out to my mom, it was the first day of pride month. I was terrified, and couldn’t get the words out, so she guessed and I nodded at gay. She was totally fine with it and even admitted she thinks she’s bi but never told anyone before. I thought I was the only one in my family but after that I felt so much better. Now I just have to tell my dad. (F/15)
Story #1650
When I came out I was terrified. I came out as bi to three of my best friends about a month and a half ago. I told them I had to tell them something but didn’t know how or if I should. I let them play the guessing game for like ten minutes. One of my friends asked if it had to do with girls and another friend asked a question at the same time so I panicked and pretended not to hear the first friend. Once I got the courage to do it I told them one by one in a whisper so no one would overhear us. (F/13/Bi)