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)
Story #1208
When I came out it was to my best friend and she said, “Dude, I’ve known for like a year.” Now I’ve come out at school and not my family, it’s been hard keeping my school and home-life separate. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1209
When I came out to my identical twin (17 M), he was driving me home from my water polo game. I thought about telling him and immediately had a HUGE panic attack. He pulled over and asked me what was up, and as soon as I said, “I have something to tell you,” he just said, “You’re gay, right?” and when I nodded, he hugged me and comforted me for a good 20 minutes. I love him.
Story #1200
When I came out, my dad walked out of the room and my mom told me that I should pray and talk to my pastor at church to find out why I’m gay. Later that night, my dad came back in my room and told me he still loves me and he needs time to adjust, as well as my mom and grandmother. Everyone said they weren’t 100% surprised but now I feel awkward even being in the house with them. But honestly I’m glad that I don’t have to hide anything anymore. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1199
When I came out the first time, I was 13. I came out on social media as bi. I lost a lot of friends and people at school started bullying me. Three years later I realised that I’m gay. I’m in a new school and I’m terrified of coming out again.
Story #1189
When I came out it was inadvertently to my best friend. We were goofing off and I said, “What if I told you… I am gay?” And he just shrugged and said he didn’t care and we’d still be friends. I didn’t bother to mention that I had a crush on our other friend, but after how I act in front of my crush it should be pretty obvious. Now I need to seriously come out.