When I came out it was today and to my best friend. I was crying at 3am and she saw me and asked why am I sad. I said I’m not sad, I’m lesbian, and I’m ready to share it with the world. She smiled and gave me the biggest hug. A huge weight has been lifted. (25/Lesbian)
Story #1461
When I came out it was to my 10-year-old daughter. What precipitated it was that she confessed to me that she had a crush on a female friend and was confused by her feelings. I explained to her that is natural to have same-sex attractions and when she asked how I knew, I told her that I am homosexual but I denied that part of myself until my late thirties. I made her promise that if she comes to terms with any orientation she is that she doesn’t wait as long as I did (Rachel, 46/Lesbian)
Story #1459
When I came out to my mom she told me I was creepy and weird. She said I shouldn’t tell any of my family. It was the only time I ever felt ashamed of my sexuality. I was just so disgusted at my stupidity in thinking she’d accept me. (Savannah, 18/Bi)
Story #1458
When I came out at school, I did it really angrily. I was arguing with this homophobic guy and he said something about me being ugly and I said back, “Well, I think you’re pretty ugly too, but that’s probably because I’m into girls.”
Story #1457
When I came out to my best friend in 7th grade as bi she took it very well. Soon after I told the the rest of our friends. One of them told me they were bi too. I still haven’t told my family and it’s been 3 years, mainly because they are very religious. One day I hope to have the guts to tell them. (Chloe’, 15/Bi)
Story #1456
When I came out, I was already in a committed relationship with my girlfriend. Everyone knew (even my gf’s parents) about us except my mom. So yesterday, I decided that it was the right time and when I told her she said that she also already knew and was just waiting for a confirmation from me that it was in fact true. I’ve never been this free.
Story #1455
When I came out it was to my best friend. She was completely fine with it and then she came out a biromantic to me right after! (F/13/Abrosexual)
Story #1452
When I came out it was not planned. I came out very, very young, like… 10 1/2. I came home from a Girl Scout trip to Sky Zone and I burst into tears. I was very nervous and I had known for a very long time so I just told them and they responded well. The next day I came out to my class and most responded well.
Story #1450
When I came out to my best friend we were talking about a wedding she went to and I asked if she’d still be my maid of honor if I’d marry a girl. She looked a little confused but said, “Of course” and hugged me. Still have to come out to my parents though.
Story #1446
When I came out to 3 of my closest friends, I had tried to all lunch break but we were always surrounded by other people so I took two of them apart, along with two friends that already knew, and I just blurted out: “Guys, I’m not straight.” They were super chill with it and we discussed it very casually. I told the other friend when she joined us and she got super excited and came out as bi to me, and told me she knew at least 5 other LGBT people at our school. My week got gayer and gayer after that. (F/16)