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.
Story #1249
When I came out to my parents, my mom said, “Thank you for telling us.” My dad, however, said, “Don’t redecorate my house.”
Oh, Dad. (M/24/Gay)
Story #1238
When I came out to my best friend was the happiest moment of my life. I just went for it, no hesitation, and said, “I’m gay, you know.” She laughed and hugged me and said she’d known for years. She then came out to me as demisexual and we’ve been dating ever since. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1236
When I came out to my best friend, I expected that she would think it’s a joke, but she became serious the same second and understood everything right. She said, “Come here, I want to hug you.” We hugged and I started to cry because I couldn’t expect a better reaction. Now I am really happy that I have a close person with whom I can discuss everything. I told her about all my experience with guys, about my crushes, and answered all questions she asked. This motivates me to be not afraid of being myself. (M/21/Gay)
Story #1234
When I came out it was to my mom in the car. She didn’t believe me and said that being gay is a choice, which isn’t true. I think she kind of forgot about it though, so I might try coming out again. (M/17/Homosexual)
Story #1228
When I came out my mom had put a movie and a couple bags of gummi bears (which’re my favorite) on my dresser while I slept. Inside the bags she wrote a note that said, “If you ever have anything to tell me, I’m here. Love, Mom.” I went into her room crying and said, “Mommy, I’m gay.” She hugged me and said she was glad I finally could say it to her and that she always knew inside about me being a lesbian and that she loved me no matter what. (F/14)