When I came out, I was in 5th grade and I only told my two best friends that I was bisexual. We then figured out that one of my friends is trans and we helped each other. Fast forward a year and you get a gender fluid, lesbian, asexual. My friends will be understanding when I tell them this. But I don’t want to tell my mom cause her sad/sympathetic face creeps me out. I don’t want her to feel the need to comfort me. (Genderfluid/13/Lesbian/asexual)
Story #2216
When I came out it was hard. I had realized not too long ago. I had gotten my hair cut. But it wasn’t the length I wanted, so I cut it off. My mom took away technology from me for a while. Saying the internet influenced me to do so. I have always been a tomboy, and I hated my body since 5th grade. I just thought it was body dysphoria. I may have not had gender dysphoria my whole life, but the euphoria was always there. I came out to family and some friends. But haven’t been able to transition yet. (F/Lesbian/transgender)
Story #2212
When I came out I told my best friend who I had a huge crush on. She was super accepting and asked me if that was why I didn’t approve of her dating. I said yeah. She is an amazing friend and I am so happy that she knows and I can talk to her. I haven’t openly come out to my family yet. I tried to tell my mum, but she said I was too young and that I shouldn’t tell anyone, due to being judged, and that if I changed it would be a lot easier if I didn’t say anything. (F/14/Lesbian)
Story #2205
When I came out my mom looked at me and said that I’m not her daughter anymore and kicked my ass out of the house. Pls for all the closeted people pls don’t come out with homophobic parents! (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #2204
When I came out I first had told my parents and friends that I was bi. But then I realized I was lesbian and bigender. So I was in the closet for a few months, and then today I told my dad and stepmom! They were fully supportive, and said that I don’t need to label myself. I’m scared to tell my mom because she thinks I’m LGBTQ+ because I think it’s “trendy” and I’m scared she might say that it’s just a phase or something. (She/they/11/Bigender and lesbian)
Story #2201
When I came out I was at my grandparents’ house. My granny was talking about how “all gays go to hell, ” so I got up and walked away. My dad asked where I was going and I replied with “to hell, apparently.” (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #2197
When I came out to my parents, I didn’t come out, I was forced out. My mum and I don’t have the best relationship, so we don’t talk very much. Because of this my mum doesn’t trust me all that much. Well, one day my mum decided that I have to be hiding something so took my phone and went through it, reading EVERYTHING. She found out about my girlfriend and my identity. The first thing she did was kick me out, then, after about an hour, she let me back in. We talked — meaning she yelled at me — for about two hours and that was that. It was rarely mentioned again apart from the occasional ‘well-meaning’ homophobic comment. (Non-binary/16/Lesbian asexual)
Story #2192
When I came out to my sister two months ago, she kind of just shrugged it off at first. She then squealed and hugged me saying that she already knew and kind of guessed it. She’s had my back since then and I’m lucky to have her! She’s 11 now and loves drawing Pride art for me. (F/13/Lesbian)
Story #2179
When I came out I knew my parents would accept me. So I just told them about how my friend assumed I liked her, and when my parents asked why I told them I liked girls. My mom said it didn’t matter and just told me I was too young for a relationship. It went really well. (F/11/Lesbian/gay)
Story #2175
When I came out as lesbian I told my best friend first and then she told me she was bi. So I told my family and close friends and they were all super supportive! I recently told my whole class and 4 more people came out to me. I am fully embracing myself and who I am and excited to keep sharing who I am with people! (F/13/Lesbian)