When I came out, it was to my brother at the hotel of Holiday Inn with nobody around. I told him I wasn’t straight and I was pansexual, and he got worked up. He said, “You should learn to love the right way! Please don’t do this… Gay people are depressed as f*ck and commit suicide, and I don’t want to lose you, please…” and I just told him to forget about the conversation. One day I will be with my lover, and they can get rid of me. I’ll be happier with the one I truly love, not my homophobic family. (FtM/13/Pansexual/Trans)
Story #1640
When I came out to my sister 15 minutes ago, I truly felt liberated. I had been debating whether to give her the letter I wrote or not, if I should slip it in her bag or just start reading it. I ended up handing her the letter and sat beside her as she read. She is absolutely accepting and her words really comforted me. I’m hanging out with my brother in a bit, guess he’s next (FtM/17).
Story #1638
When I came out last night, it felt so amazing. I’ve been reading others’ posts on here for years and I’m so excited that it’s finally my turn. I had been putting it off but I decided to finally tell my best friend. She asked me questions so she could better educate herself, which showed her genuine interest. That made me feel so much better. I plan on coming out to my parents and siblings by the end of this week. (FtM/17)
Story #1552
When I came out, I was in the car with my mum and she didn’t say anything. Then I heard her quietly say, “Another thing for attention??” I started crying and she did too. She says she accepts me but that doesn’t always seem to be the case… (FtM/16/Trans)
Story #1543
When I came out… it was to myself at 15. I cried all night long and had a panic attack but it was a huge weight off my shoulders and I’d never felt more relieved in my life. I’ve grown to fully accept myself, I finally know who I am and even if not everyone knows it I couldn’t be happier. (FtM/16/Trans and gay)
Story #1527
When I came out as transgender to my mom, I was 14, and terrified. We were on our way home from the grocery store and I just looked at her and said, “I think I was supposed to be a boy.” (I didn’t know what it was called.) And all she said was “I figured that was why you were acting weird.”
Story #1451
When I came out, I was at therapy. My mom was there with me. I was so nervous she got me a glass of water. After I said it, my mom told me she already knew. She would accept me, but I’m not allowed to transition until I move out. (FtM/13/Asexual)
Story #1426
When I came out, I texted my Mom while I was on a field trip saying, “I like girls.” She simply said, “Ok,” and we never brought it up again. I’m glad it went well but I still have to tell her I’m transgender. (FtM/12/Omnisexual/romantic)
Story #1397
When I came out, my mom told me no one in my family would accept me. She told me she would fix me, that I would get help. She told me I was too pretty to be a boy. When I came out the boy I’ve loved for 4 years came out as bi. We’re dating now. He told me, “You’re a guy?” “Yes.” “Well, that makes me bi then.”
Story #1381
When I came out for the first time my mom told me I’d spent too much time on the computer and needed to stop thinking so much/that it was a phase. My dad told me it was unnatural to refer to myself with male pronouns and that I should stop. Ironically, they both say they’re supportive of trans people, but won’t acknowledge they have two sons. I will not try to come out to them again. (Trans/18/Gay)