When I came out I was really scared because I go to a Catholic school. Most my friends were supportive. I told them name (Ethan) and my pronouns (he/him). They respect me and my choices even though I get the occasional “Why can’t you just stay a girl?” Right now I’m attending online group therapy sessions, which really helps. Hopefully today I have the courage and strength to ask my dad for a chest binder (wish me luck🤠) (Male/14/FtM)
Story #2178
When I came out I was really nervous, but it worked out ’cause like all my friends are LGBTQ+. I still need to come out to my parents. I tried to come out to my mom but she doesn’t understand. I hope to come out soon though. (FtM/14/Bi)
Story #2124
When I came out, I was barely 6 years old. I’m being serious! I had been wearing boy clothes, and calling myself a boy, and Spencer. Finally, I went up to my mom and told her that I was a boy. She laughed me off. It took another two years before I tried again. I had still worn boy clothes and called myself Spencer, and she still laughed me off. My friends, however, hadn’t, and neither had my teachers. It took me 3 more years before my mom finally got sick of it. I live with my dad now. I’ve been on hormone therapy for a year, and next year I’m supposed to get top surgery. I’m sad it didn’t work out with my mom, and honestly, kinda depressed that I haven’t seen her for 6 years, but I’ll live. I’m just happy I get to be who I’ve always been: a boy. (M/17/FtM)
Story #2113
When I came out about a year ago we were in a pub eating dinner and the friendly lesbian couple next to us were talking to my mum. I took that as an opportunity to tell them I was gay. My mum started crying because she was super proud of me and now talks to me about my ‘girl crushes’. 😂 It was such a good feeling having that weight off my chest. I also came out as a trans man recently but I’m not allowed to transition yet because I’m ‘too young’. (Trans FtM/15)
Story #2091
When I came out I did it gradually. I told my friends when we would have code names to call me boys names, and eventually just told them the name I want to go by and my new pronouns. They’re trying their best. I am coming out to my parents tonight over a text I have been rewriting for a long time. I haven’t send the text but I will by 10. It is 9:52 and I am scared. (Male [FtM]/16/Bisexual)
Story #2080
When I came out I was incredibly nervous. I told my cousin, who is the only person that I have been with my whole life besides my brother and parents, and she understood almost instantly. We used to always joke that I was more male than female and when we played dress up when we were younger, I would always been the husband or father. Everyone always assumed I was just a tomboy and I was just too influenced by my brother and father, but it was not until very recently that all my depression and anxiety came to a head and I had that thought, “What if I really am a boy and not just a boyish girl?” I have been hinting at being transgender ever since to my parents, brother, and younger sisters, but they all think it is just some ongoing joke I have and do not take me seriously. I talk with my cousin but neither of us have the money or resources to move out of our respective houses and start buying me the necessities I need to transition, so my hair is still long and I don’t have a binder. I am hoping to change that soon. (M [FtM]/18/Asexual)
Story #2073
When I came out I had to tell my mum three times before she understood that I was transgender. I came out as lesbian earlier that year and now me and my twin were coming out together as trans. Once she understood she was the most supportive person ever and was even prepared to cut ties with her slightly transphobic family. I then told all my friends and class and they were so supportive too. I never could have come out without my family and friends. (Trans FtM/13/Straight)
Story #2055
When I came out to my grade at school last year I sent a mass email to everyone. I got positive responses and some slightly transphobic responses but it was fine. Now almost exactly a year later I am called by my new name and a lot of people use my correct pronouns. Some people don’t but that’s okay. (FtM/15/Grey romantic asexual)
Story #2044
When I came out today I was writing a French essay for a test. It was supposed to be written from the perspective of a grandson/granddaughter to their grandmother. At the very end, I signed off with “from your grandson.” I turned it in and I’m waiting to see what he says… (Male [FtM]/16)
Story #2009
When I came out, it was to my friends. I was super nervous so instead of saying that I was trans I just kind of said, “By the way, I’m a guy.” Everyone was super supportive and all of them are LGBT+. I also came out to my dance teacher and my history teacher, both of whom are very supportive. I haven’t come out to my transphobic parents yet, but I plan to come out on New Year’s as my resolution. I’m pretty nervous but also excited. (M/13/FtM/gay/panromantic)