Lesbian Coming Out Stories

When I came out to my parents they were completely mad and disappointed. They are now always ready to yell at me. A few years later I came out to my friend and she accepted me just for who I was. It’s been hard but I am a lesbian and no amount of yelling can change that.

When I came out as lesbian, my best guy friend told me he had feelings for me. I rejected it and he was pretty upset. I really miss him and I don’t know how to fix this. I don’t know if I’ll find a way. (F/19/Lesbian)

When I came out to my mom she was very upset and made a scene at the restaurant. My father defended me and I had to get a ride home with my father because my mother didn’t want to be near me. The next day, my mother showed up at my apartment crying, saying, “I’m not mad that you’re lesbian, I’m mad that you waited this long; you’re my daughter.”

When I came out to my mom, she totally rejected that. She told me she would never support me and that I wasn’t lesbian. Two months later she is still rejecting me… I hope it will get better. (F/21)

When I came out to my best friend as lesbian, she said, “Is that why you like hugging me and kissing my cheeks so much?” I didn’t know what to say after so I awkwardly laughed and left.

When I came out I was 14 and my friend asked me if I was asexual because I have never had crush on a guy. I told her I thought that I was a lesbian, and she was not surprised and said she thought she was bi. I felt a weight lift off my shoulders.

When I came out to my sister, she said she’d known for years and that she loved me and I was beautiful and wonderful, no matter what. 🙂 (17/Lesbian)

When I came out, it was to my mom. She told me that “it was okay to be confused.” She then told me (with different wording) that it was a phase, and I wouldn’t be that way when I’m older. That was two years ago. (F/13/Lesbian)

When I came out my friends all told me I was a freak. I started being bullied by a girl I had a crush on; she told me I was nothing. I haven’t found any solace in this world. (F/17/Lesbian)

When I came out it was the beginning of the school year. I had talked to my gay uncle and bisexual best friend and decided to tell my mom and her boyfriend. I literally went out and told them I had something important to say. I just said I like girls, went back to my room, then came back out to my mom crying and my mom’s boyfriend standing there. My best friend told me tonight that my mom told him that I’m just going through a phase. (F/16/Lesbian)