When I came out I texted my parents that I am together with a girl, who they knew as my friend. My mom replied something along the lines of “We’ll talk about this,” and my dad, “I just want you to be happy.” I informed them that I am happy. Then they invited her for Christmas dinner. (F/21/Gay)
Story #1413
When I came out to my dad, we were in the sauna (Finnish tradition). I had a plan and started along the lines, “Dad, you love me, right?” and it went on from there. Then he tells me that my mom already told him and he’s okay with it. (F/Gay)
Story #1412
When I came out to my best friend, I wrote it down in the sand and I quickly rubbed it out but she saw what I wrote. She said it was just a phase. I told her again 3 years later and she accepted me. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1411
When I came out I was watching Ellen and my mom came in and was like, “Ohh it’s my favorite lesbian,” and I said, “I thought I was your favorite lesbian,” and she looked at me and said, “Oh,” and then sat down and watched with me.
Story #1406
When I came out my mom called me upstairs and said, “If I ask you a question will you answer truthfully?” I said, “Sure.” Then she said, “Do you like girls or boys?” I said, “Both but mostly girls.” Then she said, “Okay,” and then I walked away. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #1405
When I came out to my mom, she was completely shocked. I told her I needed to tell her something and she said, “Oh no, are you pregnant, doing drugs, drinking?” Literally naming everything except “are you gay?” and when I finally told her, she asked me why I didn’t tell her earlier. I felt so comfortable. (F/17/Lesbian)
Story #1403
When I came out, it didn’t go as bad as I thought it would! My mom still thinks it’s just a phase (and a pretty long one, since I’ve been feeling like this since I was 5), but she hasn’t changed her opinion about me as a person, so we’re all good! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1402
When I came out I was so nervous. I at first came out to my 4 closest friends and 3 of them were really accepting. I came out to my mom, stepdad, and brother today and they all thought I was joking at first. I sat down for a long conversation with my mum and now I think we’re all happy. I’m not completely sure to be honest but I’m happy as I am! (She/her/13/Lesbian)
Story #1400
When I came out, my parent believed that since I was gay, I had to be transgender, so they told me I couldn’t change my name and that I would always be a girl. They told my other parent and they both talked to me. It’s pretty awkward telling your parents after a long lecture that you’re just a lesbian.
Story #1399
When I came out, I told a bunch of my friends (a lot of them are LGBT, too) and my sister. I’m very lucky I go to an open-minded school in a liberal city, so they were all very accepting of me. However, I’m still terrified of telling my parents. My mom might be okay with it, but I have no clue how my dad would react. (F/15/Bisexual)