When I came out to the first person at my new school, it was to a guy who was texting me and thought I was pretty. I had to tell him that I was into girls so that it didn’t seem like I was leading him on. It was all super stressful but he was pretty chill about it. I still feel bad though cause he was gonna ask me out to the movies. 😕 (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1492
When I came out to my mom I started crying so hard she thought I’d been raped and was afraid to tell her, so when she knew what was really going on she was relieved and said, “Really? that’s it? Why would I care LOL”. I love her. (F/17/Bisexual)
Story #1489
When I came out to my best friend, She said that it “makes me uncomfortable and I don’t want to talk about it anymore.” So I said, “I’m fine with that, but you can’t talk about your love life ever again either.” We are merely acquaintances now and I’ve never been happier. (F/14/Pansexual)
Story #1487
When I came out to my best friend as bisexual she told me that I wasn’t and that I was just confused and scared of being bi because my parents don’t believe that bisexual is a thing. I don’t think I will ever come out again. (F/14/Bi)
Story #1486
When I came out to my teacher, it was just the best moment in my life. She had to guess what’s up and when she got it, I started crying and she hugged me immediately and told me that everything’s alright. All of that was about 2 1/2 years ago and she still supports me so much, because I haven’t told anyone else yet. I am so glad that I told her, because I couldn’t ask for better support!! (F/16/Gay)
Story #1476
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.