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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)
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.
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.”
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)
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)
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)
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)
When I came out to my brother, he was super supportive and wonderful. He had followed my tumblr for a while, so he suspected I liked girls but was waiting for me to tell him when I was ready.
When I came out to my crush, she smiled and said she was lesbian as well. Then she kissed me on the cheek and said she was hoping we could fall in love.
Best day of my life. (F/16/Lesbian)
When I came out I was walking with my gay cousin down a dark road at 10 o’clock at night. I’d never even admitted it to myself, but I told him I’m not straight, and we became super close after that because rather than just being a straight-ally, I was a non-het in a super religious family with him. I felt sick for a while after, but now I’m coming more to terms with it. I plan on telling my best friend next. (F/17)