When I came out a couple weeks ago to my friends at my school it was relatively accepting. I’ve been hiding it from my family, which is difficult considering my sister is a grade below mine and we go to the same school, making it hard too keep my at-home life and school life separate. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1278
When I came out to my mother and sister they didn’t take it too well. My mother cried for days but eventually accepted that daily life was still normal, and I didn’t change the way I acted. My father, whom I have a bad relationship with, was surprisingly the most accepting of them all; I dare say he was even happy for me, even though he admitted that he didn’t understand what “made me this way”. I’m lucky enough that I’m in therapy for other reasons, so my therapist at the time helped me with it. I’m an 18-year-old gay guy; this was 1.5 years ago.
Story #1277
When I came out it was in my mom’s car. She told me that I was confused and just “thought” I was gay. We keep it a secret because my parents still think I’m just confused. I hope they come around to my wedding. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1274
When I came out to my nephew who’s about the same age as me he took it really well. However, when I told my sister, she flipped her sh*t. Her loss, I guess (M/16/Gay)
Story #1268
When I came out I was really scared. I’ve came out to my best friend. I was nervous, and I’ve only told on skype: I’m gay. He said, “I thought that you want to suicide, but I feel now reassured. And really I feel very honored that you told me that.” I couldn’t sleep that night.
Story #1259
When I came out to my sweet, dear mother, I realized it’s not all happiness and rainbows (well, rainbows maybe…). I told my mom I’m gay and she immediately told my dad. She slapped me and told me that I needed help while my dad said to go and live with a friend for a while. My friend loves me and I’m just happy to have one person who does.
Story #1257
When I came out, I was skyping my best friend, and she was talking about how homophobic I was. In response, I stuttered, “B-but I’m g-g-gay.” Now we joke about how much I stuttered that day.
Story #1255
When I came out as a lesbian it was at the age of forty to my eight-year-old daughter. I was talking to her about different kinds of families and people and she asked if I was gay. I didn’t answer for a few minutes. I’d never really thought about my sexuality but suddenly everything in my life and all my confusion made sense. I told her that “Mommy IS gay” and asked if her if that was okay. She said it was so long as I “still bought her toys.”
Story #1252
When I came out to my best friend we were talking about why another friend was treating me different and she asked me if it was because I am gay and I just said yes.
Story #1251
When I came out literally 10 minutes ago, I went downstairs, walked into my parents’ room, and asked for a cuddle. They then asked what was up. I couldn’t say, so I said I’m seeing someone. They then said, and I quote, “Is this the part you tell us you’re gay?” I just nodded. We then talked for 20 minutes about everything from who to I’m not getting any special treatment now. I’m so happy to have loving parents.