When I came out to my dad last summer, I decided to do it in a joking way. I’m not sure though if he understood that I was coming out and I’m too scared to tell him again. He’s supportive of the lgbt community but he has a way of hating people who are too “openly gay.” That’s why I’m scared. (18/Lesbian)
Story #1366
When I came out I was 12. Ever since I was 5 I liked girls, and I just thought that’s how every girl felt. I came out to all of my friends and lost a lot of them. I am an asexual lesbian, I am almost 13, and I have been lying about my sexuality for almost 8 years. (F/12/Lesbian & asexual)
Story #1364
When I came out to my friends, they were all very accepting. I expected to be the token gay friend and wasn’t surprised to learn I was. There are literally no queer girls at my school, so I guess I basically won’t date until college.
Story #1363
When I came out it was to my best friend. We were in our music class being loud as always when she started talking about her girlfriend (she’s gay btw). I got this feeling when she talked about her; I later realized it was jealousy. I liked my best friend as more than a friend and that scared me. I came out to her that day without telling her my feelings and she still doesn’t know to this day. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1360
When I came out, I wrote “I’m gay” on my wall that has a rainbow. My dad didn’t care; my mom questioned me but said she’s fine with it, then asked me if I had any crushes on girls. (Asexual lesbian)
Story #1355
When I came out the reaction wasn’t what I’d hoped for but it wasn’t terrible by any means either. The worst part of coming out for me is the vulnerability that I feel everyday. Half the time I wish I could climb right back into the closet where there was far less judgment and pressure. (14/Lesbian)
Story #1348
When I came out to my friends, they were all so supportive of it. I’ve been dating this girl for 5 months now and they found out now. However, I’ve only ever felt this about this particular girl so I’m not sure how to label myself. I decided to tell my mom today that I liked this girl and it was the worst thing I could have done. She was so against it and very close minded. I’m hoping she comes to her senses and realizes that I am very happy. I promised my girlfriend that I wouldn’t let this come in between us. (F/17/Confused)
Story #1345
When I came out to my parents (actually my mother) I started to cry, but my mom just said she wasn’t happy about it. However it’s my life and she would love me no matter what, though I don’t know if she thinks it’s a phase because after telling her she kept asking me if I got a boyfriend, which makes me really sad. So when I came out to some of my friends at my new school they were really supportive and 2 of them also came out as bi and next year we are going to a pride day. It will be my first one. I’m so happy!! (F/16)
Story #1341
When I came out as bi, my husband and I were in a car. He was holding my hand and kept holding after I told him my first crush on my best friend. He was smiling and said, “I figured.” I was and am really happy right now. It happened three days ago.
Story #1340
When I came out I told my closest friends I have a girlfriend. My family still doesn’t know and I’m too afraid to tell them because I’m still not 100% sure my orientation. I can’t imagine being sexually involved with most females, or males. I have had sex with a couple guys and I didn’t get that “woo” factor. I have had sex with my girlfriend and I love giving to her. But again I can’t imagine sexual encounters with women either. (F/20/Confused)