When I came out my mom had a bad reaction so I ran away. I became extremely paranoid and had heightened anxiety. (I still do almost a year later.) My dad was EXTREMELY accepting and I found the friends who were truly going to stick by me. (Genderfluid/15/Panromantic)
Story #1830
When I came out to my friend over the phone I said, “I like boys, and girls” to which she replied, “Oh my gosh same” and I did a double take. Coming out to my other friend was hard because first I actually needed to get her attention, then I said, “[Friend], I’m bi” and she said, “Wait, say that again” so I said it again and she was happy and jumping around, then I told her I was genderfluid. At another place I was talking with three or four people and one said, “I don’t think I know anyone who is bi” so I had to say, “Now you have!” I say that I’m bi and genderfluid because it is SO much easier to understand than saying that I might be this or that or both or something. Anyway, continue being your queer/ally self and show that closet who is boss. (NB/genderfluid/androgynous/gender is confusing/13/Biromantic/panromantic/demiromantic/akoiromantic/ace)
Story #1821
When I came out it was the scariest thing ever. I first came out to my close friend group. Then I started writing letters (never sent) and emails (never sent) and practicing in front of the mirror. One day I got the courage to tell my grandmother, who told me she would support me no matter what. Then came the scary part… my mother. We went out to breakfast, and I sat silently for about 15 minutes before she said, “Do your little ‘coming out’ thing. I already know.” When I asked how, she told me she knew since I first found out myself (so about 2 years) and I always seemed gay. This made me laugh because I had been so nervous. At that time I had a girlfriend, who’s still my bestie, but now I have my second, who is loving and supportive and literally kept me from killing myself. (Born female, identifies non-binary / 13 / Bisexual, Genderfluid)
Story #1745
When I came out, it was a fast decision. I told one of my new friends that I was genderfluid and she looked at me and smiled and was awesome about it! (Genderfluid/13/Pan)
Story #1657
When I came out to my pseudo-sibling at the age of 13, it was after she came out to me, so I was a bit relieved. That’s when I came out to her as “not straight” because I was still figuring it out at that time. All this was in text, though, so it was easier to come out to each other. (We literally live over 10000 miles away from each other.) We’ve both been very loving and supportive of each other since that day. (Gender-fluid/polysexual)
Story #1545
When I came out to my two best friends one was shocked. The other was through text so it was hard to say but he seemed nice. Other than that I’m still scared to tell anyone else. (Genderfluid/14/Pansexual)
Story #1544
When I came out to my two best friends, both of them supported me. I feel great accepting myself and knowing at least a couple people support me. (Genderfluid/14)
Story #1430
When I came out, I felt such a huge attraction to girls. Almost always falling for girls. I fell for a straight girl in 7th grade and guess what happened, she spread rumors. And pathetically, it was over email. I’ve learned my lesson that I shouldn’t do that ever again. (Genderfluid/16)
Story #1419
When I came out, for several years I’ve been thinking about surgery. But then I realized I don’t need it because I can be a guy on the inside and a girl on the inside and I’m comfortable with that. Because out there there’s probably lots of girls who like that. So whoever is reading this, be comfortable with yourself. (Genderfluid Female/16)
Story #1344
When I came out, well, I guess that began a chain reaction of my friends coming out to me. My best friend told me he was gay and I was happy for him! My dad on the other hand thought it was a phase. Just a note for my fellow queers, don’t let people tell you who you are; this is your life, not theirs! (Genderfluid girl/Bi)