When I came out to my parents they didn’t accept me. Now it passed 6 months and I’m being more gay every single day… I don’t know what to do now. I just want to escape from the reality of this cruel life because I can’t accept that your parents won’t let you be what you want! (M/17/Homosexual)
Story #2017
When I came out to my mother, she took it very well because she is more open-minded and accepting. We just got back from shopping at Walmart and as we parked in the driveway of her home, I stopped and said, “Mom, I’m gay”. She looked at me as if she weren’t surprised and said, “I already knew that. Now help me get the groceries out of the car”. It may have taken some time for others to accept me, but it has been worth the life to live because I am finally ME. (M/21/Homosexual)
Story #2016
When I came out I felt like I could actually be myself. The process of coming out was bittersweet because my parents are divorced and I knew one would take it better than the other so I came out to my mom and dad on two different days. While my dad and I were on our way to church it took all of the strength and courage to say the words “I’m gay”. As the words left my mouth the tears started to slowly slide down my face because I knew his standing point on LGBTQ. We had a very long battle for 4 years because I wasn’t willing to settle for someone I am not. I am now proud to say that he loves me for who I am, as well as my husband. (M/21/Homosexual)
Story #1775
When I came out I was 14; it was last year. I’ve known that I was gay ever since I was like 7 years old but I have been so ashamed of it so I never told anyone, until July last year. My best friend and I sat on the beach and talked about this boy she had a huge crush on, then she asked me, “How come you’ve never been in love with a boy?” And I looked at her and she understood it the second she said it; I think it all suddenly made sense in her head. It was like a huge relief because after that we just talked about for two hours and finally I could let it all out, the things that I’ve had inside of me for so many years. The same night I told my family and my mom had kind a hard time to accept it but today everyone in my family is supportive. (F/15/Homosexual)
Story #1699
When I came out, my best friends were all really supportive and every single one told me, “You’re still you, I love you no matter what.” I initially told my parents I was bi and they’re really supportive and still love me unconditionally, but my mom’s first (not appropriate) reaction was “I just want you to be safe with AIDS and all of that stuff.” I’m sure she’ll get used to it… (M/17/Biromantic Homosexual)
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 #1160
When I came out I was 16. I wasn’t sure how to tell my girlfriend I no longer had feelings for her. But I did and I think that my real love was fueled by a guy at my new job. His name was Leroy and I knew he was the one. (17/Homosexual)