When I came out as genderfluid to my bff, she was really supportive. She’s bi/ace/demigirl as well so she was great about it. I’m coming out to my parents today… wish me luck. (Genderfluid/M/12/Pansexual)
Story #2407
When I came out I was in the kitchen with my mom. I had already told my two best friends. My mom said it looked like I did something, so I decided to tell her then even though I was going to tell her in the car (while she was parked, of course). I told her I was genderfluid and abrosexual, and she said she accepted me. She did say that at first people question their sexuality and mine might change. She said my grandparents won’t accept me very well and my dad would freak out but he was on a trip. I asked her if I could cut my hair really short (because my hair is below my shoulders) and she kept making sure it’s what I wanted. I also asked for a flag. She said the change from she/her to they/them would be difficult but she will try. (Genderfluid/13/Abrosexual)
Story #2380
When I came out to my friends, some accepted me and some didn’t. I got bullied a lot and still am. Although it’s hard to be in a negative place, I managed. I’ve had two partners and they were toxic, but now I’ve found the perfect partner and she is uber supportive and kind. My sister was next, and she and I are the misfits of the family so she has pretty much accepted me. My brothers and parents I still have to deal with, and I have to wait till I’m older but soon I will and we will see if they react badly. Coming out is scary, especially if you have religious parents/toxic parents, but if you try and fail keep trying and keep the people you love close! (Genderfluid/12/Gay/poly)
Story #2354
When I came out I just wrote notes to my mom. I told my older sister that I’m bisexual and she supported me. I told my younger sister too by legit just saying that to her. I said, “Scarlett, I like women and men.” Thank god she accepts me. My girlfriend helped me out to come out bisexual. Later, I’ll come out genderfluid. My friends and my girlfriend know I’m genderfluid, but let’s hope I can get that off my chest! (Genderfluid/13/Bisexual)
Story #2348
When I came out, I was 18 and showering. My mom came in and asked whether I was interested in any boys at my school. I said no, which was true. Then she asked if there were any girls I liked. I didn’t expect the question and I was nervous so I said: maybe. I had a crush on a girl but I didn’t want to tell her so I wasn’t completely honest. It was more uncomfortable since I was under the shower and naked. Even though I didn’t fully come out, ever since this conversation my mom always talks about future husbands AND wives. That makes me happy. (Genderfluid/18/Lesbian)
Story #2343
When I came out to my friends as aromantic and asexual, they were extremely nice and supportive (one is bisexual and the other is lesbian/agender). When I came out to my mom, she told my dad (which I was actually kind of grateful for) and they were both pretty nice about it. I told my mom I was girlflux (I’m not anymore) and we talked about it and she didn’t tell my dad. I haven’t officially told my parents that I’m genderfluid and I don’t think that I will. (Genderfluid/Aroace)
Story #2339
When I came out, it was only to my closest friends at first. First of all, I came out as lesbian about a year or two ago now, and they all seemed okay with it, then this year I also came out as Gender-Fluid, which went down alright too, I guess. I was at school playing truth or dare; my best friend chose truth and it was a question on MY biggest secret. She accidentally outed my gender-fluidity. Because my pronouns are Xe/Xem, people never know how to use them, and there are always boys/girls lines at school, so when I constantly change between them people get confused, which means I don’t get to be seen as the way I would like. (Gender-fluid/14/Lesbian)
Story #2322
When I came out it was honestly out of nowhere. I just wore lots of rainbow to school on pride month one day, and when my sister came home she saw me wearing it, so I just decided to come out to her that I was bi. I was really scared that she would go running telling everyone else but she didn’t. She was honestly very happy for me and happy that I told her first. I was so relieved 😅🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 (Genderfluid/Bisexual)
Story #2314
When I came out as genderfluid to my friends, they were really supportive and chill about it. My mom kinda freaked out but in a good way, cause she asked me if she could do anything for me and was so sweet about it. (Genderfluid/Bisexual)
Story #2310
When I came out it was hard. I came out to my friends first when I was fourteen. It was difficult and I only came out to my friends who were allies and I knew wouldn’t judge me. I still haven’t come out to my parents. They’re not accepting of the lgbtq+ at all and honestly I’m terrified of what going to happen. I know I’ll do it soon but it’s scary. I have some really supportive friends who have made my life easier. I know they’ll have my back and that makes me feel better when I think about it. (Genderfluid/18/Pansexual)