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)
Story #1604
When I came out to my parents they were completely mad and disappointed. They are now always ready to yell at me. A few years later I came out to my friend and she accepted me just for who I was. It’s been hard but I am a lesbian and no amount of yelling can change that.
Story #1602
When I came out, it wasn’t really a coming out. I thought I was bisexual, and I bought a pride bracelet. My mom flat out asked me if I was gay. I denied it but later confessed to having dated a girl. My mom doesn’t think bisexuals exist.
Story #1600
When I came out as lesbian, my best guy friend told me he had feelings for me. I rejected it and he was pretty upset. I really miss him and I don’t know how to fix this. I don’t know if I’ll find a way. (F/19/Lesbian)
Story #1595
When I came out to my mom she was very upset and made a scene at the restaurant. My father defended me and I had to get a ride home with my father because my mother didn’t want to be near me. The next day, my mother showed up at my apartment crying, saying, “I’m not mad that you’re lesbian, I’m mad that you waited this long; you’re my daughter.”
Story #1594
When I came out to my mom, she totally rejected that. She told me she would never support me and that I wasn’t lesbian. Two months later she is still rejecting me… I hope it will get better. (F/21)
Story #1593
When I came out to my best friend as lesbian, she said, “Is that why you like hugging me and kissing my cheeks so much?” I didn’t know what to say after so I awkwardly laughed and left.
Story #1586
When I came out, my mom slapped me in the face and poured holy water on my head. My dad took me to temple to pray. My eldest sister became aggressive to me. They want my girlfriend and me to breakup but I am not going to do what they want me to do.