When I came out as bi, it was to my best friend. He reassured me that I’m still me no matter what. Made me happy but a good portion of my friends always joke about “being gay”. I no longer think I’m bi but gay now… I’m scared to come out to my parents. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1842
When I came out it was by accident, I forgot to delete a message of my friend talking about me being gay. My parents went through my phone and saw. So I was forced out and thankfully they accepted me. (M/15/Gay Asexual)
Story #1850
When I came out it was before a party, and there was much anticipation of a slow dance. My mom asked me whom my crush was, and I very nervously told her it was a girl on my swim team. She paused for a moment and then told me that she too had once dated girls. My mom has since been super supportive. Although I have yet to come out to the rest of my family, a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I don’t really feel the need to. (F/12/Gay)
Story #1840
When I came out I wrote a 17-page letter to my best friend, who I’ve been in love with for the past 3 years of high school. Our school goes on a senior retreat and there are 4 different ones throughout the year and previous retreatants write surprise letters to the current ones. On letter night he read mine and people told me he was in tears. Although he’s sadly straight, he told me he loves me no matter what and I’m still his best friend and nothing will ever change that. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1848
When I came out to my best friend, who is a very funny person just like me, I decided to use a joke. I told her I like women like she likes her coffee. She said she doesn’t like coffee. When I said, “Exactly,” she got the pieces together and started laughing. She was very supportive after that. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1847
When I came out, I was 13 and had my first crush on a guy (who was bi). All my friends were supportive and turned out to be LGBTQ+ too. The crush and I never had a relationship, but he helped me through things and I soon realized that I was gay, not bisexual. Now I just need to find a way to come out to my extremely religious homophobic parents who sit me down each day and tell me that being gay is a huge sin. Hope things go well! (M/15/Gay)
Story #1838
When I came out I was talking to my friend. Somehow it turned into who would you marry. Then I was like, “A guy.” I then realized what I just said. He didn’t really care. He two weeks later came out to me as transgender. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1832
When I came out, I was 13 and scared to death to discover I’m gay. I had a crush on my best friend and texted him about it late at night. Let’s just say, it’s been 2 years and we don’t talk anymore. I have yet to come out to my VERY religious parents, and brother. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1829
When I came out to my brother he was surprisingly supportive. He said no matter what, he’ll always have my back. Next step is to come to my religious Muslim parents. Don’t know when or if ever I’ll be able to come out to them. (M/27/Gay)
Story #1827
When I came out it was to my freshman year college roommate. It was such a weight off my shoulders because he came out to me as bi first! He helped me build the courage to tell my family and all besides my dad accepted me and my mom is very supportive of me. I’m finally able to live freely and for those of you who are still closeted, stay strong and know that there are resources all around you! (M/20/Gay)