When I came out (again), I did not end up “waiting to come out to anyone else until I have a reason to.” I was kind of outed in truth or dare. I was asked, and I just didn’t lie about it. I lie constantly about every trivial thing imaginable, but right then I just didn’t. Now I don’t know who actually heard me, so I’m not really sure how “out” I am. Not panicking about this AT ALL… nope…(She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1316
When I came out, it was when I was in the car with my sister. I had planned on coming out to her that day, so when she brought up the sister-to-sister sex talk, I figured that was my shot. I told her, “You don’t need to worry about me having sex with guys, because I’m gay, hah.” She was so happy and she even came out to me as bi. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1310
When I came out, me and my four other friends were playing spin the bottle. So one of them asked me if I had any boy that I liked at school. I was like, “Noope.” Then my friend who did not know I was gay said, “You should ask her if there’s any girls.” I was surprised that he knew it and then I told them the girl I liked in the school.
Story #1308
When I came out to my best friend I was actually not expecting to come out to her that day. We were talking about other stuff and she said to me that she was bi and then I laughed so hard and right after I told her I was gay. We laughed so much. And to think I had written many texts trying to tell her I was gay and never the thought that she also likes girls crossed my mind… Funny!!!
Story #1304
When I came out to my best friend, she was scrolling through Amazon and said she would buy a shirt that said, “Nobody knows I’m a lesbian” so that the guys would leave her alone. So I went like: “Hey, you know what? I could actually wear that shirt.”
Story #1303
When I came out to my mother I was sitting on the couch. She asked me if I liked boys and I said no. Then she started comparing me to our neighbour, who is gay. That was really awkward, but I’m happy she stopped asking about boys now.
Story #1302
When I came out, my friend and I were walking to 7-11. She said the word “straight” and I couldn’t resist making a gay joke. Waiting to come out to anyone else until I have a reason to (ex. I start dating/get married, another opportunity for a pun pops up). (She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1299
When I came out, it was first just to my friends. They were really cool about it, and more than one has come out since to me. About a year later, I told my family, who were all much the same in their response. In fact, when I told my mom, she laughed and told me that she’d had a girlfriend in college. I guess I didn’t need to worry nearly as much as I had! (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #1297
When I came out, I was with my friend at my house because she rode the wrong bus home. We were in the basement playing on the Xbox and I said, “[Her name], I need to tell you something.” She said, “What, do you have a crush? Are you moving? Are you coming out?” (We have this running gag that I’m Lady Lesbian.) I said, “Actually yeah, I’m bi.” Then she came out to me as bi right after! (F/12/Bisexual)
Story #1296
When I came out I was with my whole family for Christmas. The day after they all disowned me and I got kicked out of my house. So I’m staying with a friend for like 2 years now. (16/Lesbian)