When I came out to my childhood best friend we were casually texting one night and she asked how I was and I told her I had the flu and then she said, “that sucks” and I said, “it’s okay my girlfriend watched a movie with me.” She didn’t respond for a while and so I said, “sorry I wanted to tell u in person that I’m gay It just slipped.” She responded, “nah it’s cool I’m bi so it’s really not a big deal.” Then she responded, “60% of people are some type of gay who would have known my childhood best friend started it all.” I think I could have died at how hard I laughed.
Story #1319
When I came out to my sister I was super nervous, but when I told her I’m gay she was not fazed at all. She just said, “I knew it” and then gave me a hug and said, “I’m so happy you finally admitted you’re a lesbian.” I then asked her how she knew and she said, “You wear a lot of flannels.” She paused. “And you have a huge obsession with boobs.” We laughed all night and stayed up talking and I told her about the girl I was in love with and still am in love with. (She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1313
When I came out to my mom, I was 13. I didn’t know what I was doing, I wasn’t even sure what I was. She was bothering me about my future husband and I said, “Well, spouse,” and she flipped and thereafter started reinforcing that it’s not appropriate to think of someone of your gender that way. I ran back into the closet, not just for her but for myself as well. Four years later, I’m finally out to myself, but nobody else.
Story #1312
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)