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)
Story #1295
When I came out to my friends, I posted on Instagram and Snapchat that I’m gay for National Coming Out Day. I’ve gotten a pretty positive response from everyone and most were really surprised. (F/14/Panromantic ace)
Story #1292
When I came out to my best friends (three of them and one of whom was my crush), one of them was perfectly fine with it, as she was bi like me, and one was very biphobic. The third, who was my crush, asked me out on the spot and we’ve been dating for a year. (F/Bisexual)
Story #1290
When I came out I was in the car with two of my sisters parked at Burger King. I asked them if they thought our parents would ever disown us for anything and they told me that if one of us was lgbtq+ or if we got an abortion. I started crying and my sisters asked me how long I had known and when they should make the appointment for. They thought I was pregnant. Haha nope, I’m just your very lesbian, super gay, rainbow sister. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1289
When I came out to my friend, it was an accident. I have a crush on this girl at school, and when the school day ended, I wanted to go find my crush to say bye to her before we left, so I asked my friend (who knows I’m a lesbian) if she could help me find her. We ended up going over to my other friend to ask her if she knew where my crush was, and that was when my friend mentioned me having a crush on the girl, without realizing that my other friend didn’t know. She asked me if I was bi and I said no. She then asked me if I was gay and I said yes, and she then gave me a big hug. She took it really well and is now helping me get closer to my crush. I’m so happy to have such supportive friends. (12/Lesbian)