When I came out it was about a month ago to my best friends. I’ve known them since 1st grade for one and 3rd grade for the other. One of them, who is pansexual and a demigirl, was super cool about it and told me that she was happy I told her. My other friend didn’t seem to like it that much. I’ve since been talking to her less but I’m still happier than ever. (Leah, 12/Bi)
Story #1475
When I came out as a lesbian my mom said, “I know. Knew before you did.” I’m so happy. (Ashley, 17)
Story #1473
When I came out as a lesbian to my cousin, he came out to me as gay. Now we are both out and proud to each other!
Story #1472
When I came out as a lesbian, my mom was accepting but didn’t really believe me because she said I was “too young” (I was 14, 15 now). She’s been much more accepting over the past year though. My dad was completely supportive and told me he even considered himself bicurious. I’m probably gonna come out to some of my extended homophobic family this summer because I’m tired of hiding it from them and can’t stand being in the closet any longer.
Story #1471
When I came out I lied and told my mom I was bi (I’m a lesbian) because I figured it’d be easier to handle. Since then my mom has done everything she can to get me to like boys more than girls. She’ll never know the truth.
Story #1467
When I came out my mom yelled, “WHAAAAAT?!” so loud in the car that sometimes I can still hear how my eardrums rang. After I told her I was in love with this amazing girl she removed all of my pictures around the apartment and told me that I’m going to hell, that one of us would get cancer and die. I was in such relief after I came out that it didn’t matter what she did or say because I had just lifted the heaviest weight off my shoulders. A weight that I had been carrying around a loooong time. I’ve never felt so light. Haha sorry mom :p
Story #1469
When I came out as a lesbian to my family while having dinner at a restaurant, I remember my moms face going from this 🙂 to this :-(. The day after, she told me she didn’t want to hear who I’m dating, or even meet that person and what we do as a couple. Since then she bothers me by saying things like “Look at that boy, isn’t he cute?” I wish I knew how religion can be more important than the happiness and well-being of someone. (Andy, 17, Portugal)
Story #1463
When I came out my “parents” basically kicked me out and blamed my cousin (who is also gay) and her parents for it. My aunt and uncle adopted me. I lost friends when I moved and my birth parents don’t even acknowledge my existence let alone my orientation, but I’m happy I’m gay and won’t change for anyone. (F/14/Gay)
Story #1462
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)