When I came out at a summer camp, I was the only lesbian around. All my friends distanced themselves from me because they think that absolutely every lesbian in the world only comes out to the people they like. It was sad, and I didn’t know of it until my roommate told me. Now I’m probably going to stay in the closet for a long time.
Story #1229
When I came out as bisexual to my best friend on Facebook messenger, she said that she already knew and she started to cry and ended up telling me she was lesbian #bestfriendgoals! We now are going out (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1228
When I came out my mom had put a movie and a couple bags of gummi bears (which’re my favorite) on my dresser while I slept. Inside the bags she wrote a note that said, “If you ever have anything to tell me, I’m here. Love, Mom.” I went into her room crying and said, “Mommy, I’m gay.” She hugged me and said she was glad I finally could say it to her and that she always knew inside about me being a lesbian and that she loved me no matter what. (F/14)
Story #1225
When I came out as lesbian, my mom started crying. I asked her why she was crying, and she told me she always wanted grandchildren. I solemnly whispered, “There are children out there without families. I’ll adopt them and you’ll have your grandchildren.”
Story #1221
When I came out, I did it to change the subject when my parents were grilling me because they found my weed. It worked. Now they forgot about the weed and are being awkward/rude about me being a lesbian. Yay me? (15/Lesbian)
Story #1217
When I came out, I came out to my brothers first. They said they knew and it was easy to find out. I showed my mom a photo of me and my girlfriend kissing and she said it’s my choice but she doesn’t like it. When my dad found out, he made sure I had no contact with my girlfriend ever again. I just can’t wait till I move out.
Story #1215
When I came out in the middle of the hallway in eighth grade, my bestie (who just so happened to be my crush) came out as demisexual. We’ve formed a great bond and have been dating ever since. (F/16/Pansexual)
Story #1214
When I came out to my mom (a month ago), I though she was gonna be cool but she told me that it was “great for me to experiment things but that it wasn’t necessary to tell everyone about my sex life.” We haven’t talked about it since. I told my sister a week later and she was amazing. So I don’t know what to do with the rest of my family… (F/15/Bisexual)
Story #1211
When I came out to myself, it was really confusing. I have long suspected that I am queer, but I only realized that I was bi a few weeks ago. I finally understood that the reason I felt so awkward around my best friend was that I am in love with her, but I also like boys, too.
I won’t come out to my family for a few years, probably, because my parents think I’m not old enough to understand my sexuality. But I’m so glad to have accepted myself for who I am! (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1210
When I came out, it was to my best friend. She told me her brother was gay, so it was okay. Now, I’m a 14-year-old teenage lesbian in a relationship with my best friend, and everyone in my friend circle has some attraction for the same sex.