When I came out to my mother she told me she would always love me no matter what and that it’s my personal choice. Later the same day, she talked to me and convinced herself I couldn’t be gay and that it was all a joke because it was not accepted in her religion. Deep down I know that she knows it was true and that she has always known it and is just in denial. (20/Gay)
Story #1432
When I came out I was at an amusement park. My mom has two children, and my brother is gay and came out a year ago. I asked my friend how my mom would react if she found out both her kids were gay. She got the message, and it went well.
Story #1429
When I came out for the first time it was to my best friend (she is a girl and I’m a boy). Since I had already tried so many times, I told her by text I needed to talk about a secret so she went mad and the day after she came at my house. Before I could even speak she told me, “I have thought about this for long and I’m afraid that you are going to tell me you are gay. Is it true?” I said yes and that I had wanted to tell her for long. She started to laugh, then turned angry and told me, “Why have you waited for so long? I’ve always wanted a gay best friend!!”
Story #1417
When I came out to my best friend, we were finishing homework in the closet of the science lab at school. Halfway through class, our teacher yelled, “Come out of the closet.” I promptly turned to my friend and whispered, “I’m gay.” She laughed until she realized I was serious, then smiled and gave me a thumbs up. She’s been so supportive ever since. (F/15)
Story #1416
When I came out I texted my parents that I am together with a girl, who they knew as my friend. My mom replied something along the lines of “We’ll talk about this,” and my dad, “I just want you to be happy.” I informed them that I am happy. Then they invited her for Christmas dinner. (F/21/Gay)
Story #1414
When I came out to my sister as gay, she said, “Well, that was pretty obvious.” Then she came out to me!
Story #1413
When I came out to my dad, we were in the sauna (Finnish tradition). I had a plan and started along the lines, “Dad, you love me, right?” and it went on from there. Then he tells me that my mom already told him and he’s okay with it. (F/Gay)
Story #1404
When I came out to my mother, we were just talking in the living room. She started talking about which one of us (me or my sister) would get kids first. She said I would and I would say no. My mother then asked, “Are you gay?” in a joking way. I said yes and she thought I was joking. We talked about it and she will support me. When I was asleep that night my mother told my sister and she also said that it’s okay. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1401
When I came out, it didn’t go that well. My parents went through my phone and found a text to my friend and my “gay memes.” They confronted me about it and I got grounded for it. They don’t believe it and use the word “feelings.” I’ve also been told many times by them that you don’t know unless you’ve had sex with a girl. Now they avoid the topic and believe that my friends make me “feel this way.” (M/Gay)
Story #1398
When I came out last week, I told two friends. But now it seems like they want nothing but to share the secret with everyone I know. I honestly don’t know what to do, and I thought I could trust them better. (M/15/Gay)