When I came out to my younger sister, we were on our neighbor’s trampoline, playing the non-alcoholic version of Never Have I Ever. It was my turn, and I said, “Never have I ever had a crush on a girl,” and I put one finger down. My sister was shocked, and asked repeatedly if I was bisexual. I told her that I was gay, but that it wasn’t important, and that it didn’t change anything. We had a great conversation, and I’m so thrilled to know that she loves me no matter what! (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #1262
When I came out to my boyfriend, he dumped me but then came running back minutes later. “I realized I was stupid. Um… will you go out with me again?” I laughed it off and we are still together. (F/19/Pan)
Story #1256
When I came out to my mom, I texted her. She came home and we had the “Gay Talk”. Little did I know she had a girlfriend before she met my dad. She teases me about every girl I talk to now. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1255
When I came out as a lesbian it was at the age of forty to my eight-year-old daughter. I was talking to her about different kinds of families and people and she asked if I was gay. I didn’t answer for a few minutes. I’d never really thought about my sexuality but suddenly everything in my life and all my confusion made sense. I told her that “Mommy IS gay” and asked if her if that was okay. She said it was so long as I “still bought her toys.”
Story #1254
When I came out to my friend (about 30 minutes ago), she had just told me that she thought it was perfectly fine to be LGBT. No one else that I know of thinks this way. She hugged me and bought me ice cream. Maybe coming out isn’t such a bad idea…? (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #1253
When I came out to my mother at age 12, I texted her a long paragraph while she was at work. She texted back saying she would talk about it later, and then during the talk she confessed to being with a girl for 9 months. Long story short, she teases me about every girl I met and told everyone in the family I am a lesbian. Couldn’t have had a more accepting family to support me. (15/Lesbian)
Story #1247
When I came out, it was over text to my best friend. She was supportive, so now a few months later I told my other friend, who also came out to me as bisexual. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1239
When I came out, I was 26 and married with 2 kids. My husband freaked, as expected, but the relief I had was so great! Now I am learning just what it is to be a lesbian lady!
Story #1238
When I came out to my best friend was the happiest moment of my life. I just went for it, no hesitation, and said, “I’m gay, you know.” She laughed and hugged me and said she’d known for years. She then came out to me as demisexual and we’ve been dating ever since. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1233
When I came out to a close friend, I told her I thought I might be bisexual. She got really quiet and later told me she hoped it was “just a phase.” Turns out (for me) it was. I’m actually a lesbian and have no idea how to bring up this subject again.