When I came out it was when I just finished school for the week. I had already been talking to my friends about coming out. As soon as I got home, I just randomly blurted it out. She was very accepting. Now things couldn’t be more better than ever! (14/Gay)
Story #1309
When I came out to my best friend, she was very accepting. After that I got more depressed with myself. The only thing that helps to make me feel better is to tell someone new. I know that telling my parents along with the world is going to be a big ask, but it is the only thing that could free me from this constant pain. I feel powerless, but I know I am resilient. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1308
When I came out to my best friend I was actually not expecting to come out to her that day. We were talking about other stuff and she said to me that she was bi and then I laughed so hard and right after I told her I was gay. We laughed so much. And to think I had written many texts trying to tell her I was gay and never the thought that she also likes girls crossed my mind… Funny!!!
Story #1311
When I came out it was at a sleepover with 4 other friends, and one asked me if I was actually gay and I said yes. Then he asked if I came out to my parents, and I said no and he said he was honored to be one of the first I told. It was the best feeling I’ve ever had after I said yes and they were accepting. Unfortunately I don’t think my parents will be as accepting. (This happened yesterday.) (14/Gay)
Story #1303
When I came out to my mother I was sitting on the couch. She asked me if I liked boys and I said no. Then she started comparing me to our neighbour, who is gay. That was really awkward, but I’m happy she stopped asking about boys now.
Story #1300
When I came out to my best friend, I knew I had to do it. I let a slip of my tongue by hinting about my crush on this guy and she asked, “Ooh so I see you like him,” and it was pretty obvious but I denied it on the spot since I wasn’t out yet but two days afterwards I came out and she wasn’t surprised but instead she felt bad that she thought she was the one who made me doubt my own sexuality, No, kiddo, I’ve been gay since I could remember hahaha. At least I have her support.
Story #1290
When I came out I was in the car with two of my sisters parked at Burger King. I asked them if they thought our parents would ever disown us for anything and they told me that if one of us was lgbtq+ or if we got an abortion. I started crying and my sisters asked me how long I had known and when they should make the appointment for. They thought I was pregnant. Haha nope, I’m just your very lesbian, super gay, rainbow sister. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1289
When I came out to my friend, it was an accident. I have a crush on this girl at school, and when the school day ended, I wanted to go find my crush to say bye to her before we left, so I asked my friend (who knows I’m a lesbian) if she could help me find her. We ended up going over to my other friend to ask her if she knew where my crush was, and that was when my friend mentioned me having a crush on the girl, without realizing that my other friend didn’t know. She asked me if I was bi and I said no. She then asked me if I was gay and I said yes, and she then gave me a big hug. She took it really well and is now helping me get closer to my crush. I’m so happy to have such supportive friends. (12/Lesbian)
Story #1285
When I came out to my older sister, I typed “I’m gay” on my phone and gave it to her because I was terrified to say it out loud. She just hugged me while I cried and said she loves me. My friends know now, but my parents do not. I’m struggling with telling them because they don’t seem like people who will take it well. (M/12/Gay)
Story #1284
When I came out I was hanging out with friends that I’ve known about two months. We were sitting in the Starbucks and asking each other questions. One of them asked, “Did you ever think if you were bisexual?” Everyone answered and I stayed quiet till one of them asked me, “What about you?” I said, “I’m gay” like I was saying my name… They took it well.