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.
Story #1207
When I came out as a lesbian to my mom and dad we were watching TV. My mom said, “We’ve known that since you were four,” and my dad said, “The sky is blue. Oh, I thought we were sharing things we already know.”
Story #1205
When I came out to myself all the pain I had secretly felt and didn’t know where it came from suddenly vanished. Two years later I came out to my family and friends and I realised that they didn’t care if I was straight or not, they just loved me anyway. (F/21/Bisexual)
Story #1197
When I came out to my mom she was so happy for me. Now she keeps on trying to find me girlfriends to make up for all the times she teased me about boys. I told her it doesn’t work that way. Gotta love my mom. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1196
When I came out, my mom was very surprised but supportive. I thought things would be awkward but we’re actually closer to each other now. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1202
When I came out, I just got home from school. A friend had asked me if I was gay, because I never talk about cute boys. I answered, “Yes.” So I opened the kitchen door and went like, “Hey, mom! I just told a girl I am a lesbian.” Her reaction made me realize that I hadn’t come out to her yet, which I thought I had. Her reaction was good though. (16)