When I came out to my friend, it was over email. I was scared she was going to judge me, but to my surprise, she said she was bisexual too! Now I am more confident about coming out to my homophobic parents. (F/13/Bisexual)
Story #1180
When I came out… it was actually an accident. My dad was checking through my phone and saw my notes on my phone about my concern that I was gay. They were pretty awkward about the subject for about 4 months but now it’s been a year and I feel great! (F/14/Gay)
Story #1179
When I came out, my friends thought it was awkward and weird. Our friendship kinda cracked and they don’t talk to me anymore. It’s kind of sad. (13/Lesbian)
Story #1177
When I came out, it was to five girls at a sleepover at 3am. Turns out one is bi. They all took it great! (13/Lesbian)
Story #1176
When I came out, it was to my best friend. I sent her a picture of “Bismuth” (Bi) on the periodic table and wrote “I am” before it. She said she still loves me and that was it. Nothing has changed; it’s like nothing happened. (F/14/Bisexual)
Story #1175
When I came out to my friend of almost 10 years it was to tell her that I liked her. When I told her, she asked if I was joking. I said no. She said that nothing will change and I hope that they don’t. If she ever sees this I want her to know that I love her.
Story #1174
When I came out, I told my best guy friend first (I’m a girl). He said that he knew since we first met a year ago. Everyone thought I had a crush on him but he knew they were wrong. He still loves me and has been a great support!
Story #1171
When I came out to my best friend it wasn’t a big deal at all. She low-key came out to me as bi as well and asked me about the girl I had been seeing. I was so scared that she would be uncomfortable around me but absolutely nothing changed!!
Story #1172
When I came out over a group message with my closest friends, everyone was really accepting and supportive. Later, one of my friends messaged me separately and told me that she was really angry that I didn’t come out to her personally and that she felt like she deserved to know first. She then told me that she knew since we were in 6th grade. How she knew that I was bisexual I will never know, because I didn’t even recognise my attraction to girls until 11th grade and have never been very close to her.
Story #1164
When I came out my mom refused to believe it. She said things like, “You’re just confused, I know you like boys” and then started to cry. It was today, so I don’t know what’s going to happen. (21/Lesbian)