When I came out today I had been trying to tell my mom for days. I’m a 27-year-old female and have been denying my feelings for a long time. I was on a bike ride when she called and heard me crying and asked what’s wrong. I kept saying how I didn’t want her to hate me or resent me and finally I told her while I sobbed. She told me she kind of figured and was incredibly supportive. (F/27/Gay)
Story #1559
When I came out to my best friend, I was quite afraid of telling him because we are very close and we have something like a bromance even though he has a girlfriend, so I thought that he would be scared if he knew that I’m gay because of our relationship. He was the first person I told, and he finally was very supportive and nice to me. He said that it would not change anything and that he loves me and is happy for me if I am happy. I love him. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1555
When I came out to one of my best friends she got really quiet. I ended up apologizing for making her uncomfortable. I wish I didn’t do that. (M/19/Gay)
Story #1553
When I came out to my brother recently, we were already having an emotional talk, and he asked me. He had before, but I shrugged it off. This time I just broke down. He hugged me and told me everything would be OK. (M/16/Gay)
Story #1551
When I came out, I was 15 years old, and it was late in my room to a good friend who also was my crush. We had a conversation about sex; that’s how I told him, but I didn’t tell him I liked him — still haven’t. (M/Gay)
Story #1550
When I came out it was honestly the worst night of my life. I was brought up in a religion where LGBT is not accepted and also believe the dead will come back to life. I accidentally left my phone out and my nan saw a message to a guy. The first thing she said was “You can get help for this. Then it’s possible to see your mum again.” I was broken for a long while and only finally accepted myself when being in a relationship with a guy. (M/19/Gay)
Story #1548
When I came out to my auntie who I’ve partied with since age 17, I was scared but I got the strength to just say to her, “I want to let you know whatever you heard in the past about me were false rumors. However, the truth of it all is that I am gay and have been for years.” Her response after we hugged was “OMG I can’t wait to meet your gay friends!!” 😂
Story #1546
When I came out to my best friend this previous fall she hugged me and told me that she already knew. She helped me to come out to my immediate family, and now, several months later, I am openly gay. I live in a small, conservative Christian family and town, but I have received nothing but love and support. It took me a long time to reconcile my sexuality and my love for Jesus Christ, but He loves you just the same and I am truly closer to Him than ever before after being honest with myself and others. (M/16/Gay)
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 #1541
When I came out today to my friends it went way better than I thought it would’ve. They high-fived each other and were happy they finally had a gay friend. Then we just moved on and the rest of the day was just like before.