When I came out to my family, I had never received so much love and support from them. I’m really proud to have done it! (19/Gay)
Story #1505
When I came out, it was to my girlfriend’s older brother (who was and is still one of my closest friends). Unlike my girlfriend, he’s very religious and attends church 3 times a week. When I told him I was gay, all he said was “Yeah, I thought so. I still love you and God still loves you, so everything’s cool.” And that was it.
Story #1499
When I came out to my brother, we were on vacation and we had stepped out to take a smoke break. We were standing there talking and we were talking about that topic. Then he asked me straight forward if I was gay, so I told him right away that I was, and we talked for like 2 hours after that. Then the next day gay marriage was made legal and my cousins instantly made fun of me (they didn’t know but made jokes) and my brother yelled at them and made them stop. Ever since he and I have become so close, and he has even told me that he’s gay and is in a relationship! (M/19/Gay)
Story #1497
When I came out to my mom she caught me broadcasting a coming out video for people and then she yelled at me, and told me that I was a sin. She has loved me since but still doesn’t support me. My dad said, “Okay, you’re still young” but has accepted me and loved me ever since. My siblings have all known and when I told one of my brothers he said, “Okay, me too…” (M/19/Gay)
Story #1494
When I came out my originally homophobic friend said, “Well, you’re my friend, I should read up on things about this.” She now accepts me and always will love me. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1491
When I came out to my mum, she hugged me and said she didn’t care. To this day, I’ve come out to everyone I know. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1488
When I came out to my sister I was like, “I’m gay,” and she said that I was really brave and that she was bisexual. (M/12/Gay)
Story #1486
When I came out to my teacher, it was just the best moment in my life. She had to guess what’s up and when she got it, I started crying and she hugged me immediately and told me that everything’s alright. All of that was about 2 1/2 years ago and she still supports me so much, because I haven’t told anyone else yet. I am so glad that I told her, because I couldn’t ask for better support!! (F/16/Gay)
Story #1484
When I came out as gay I told a friend and they said to me good luck. I don’t know how to tell my family in case they don’t like me any more because they do not like gays. But I don’t care and I am coming out gay in the next few days to them and don’t care what they say. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1483
When I came out, it was to my best friend after she told me that she had a crush on me. She said that she was happy for me and has been nothing but supportive ever since. A week later, I came out to two other female friends. I live in the Caribbean and our society (as well as my family) is conservative, religious, and highly homophobic so I’m not in a hurry to come out publicly. One day, I’ll tell my parents and maybe my extended family. (M/17/Gay)