When I came out I was 12. Ever since I was 5 I liked girls, and I just thought that’s how every girl felt. I came out to all of my friends and lost a lot of them. I am an asexual lesbian, I am almost 13, and I have been lying about my sexuality for almost 8 years. (F/12/Lesbian & asexual)
Story #1363
When I came out it was to my best friend. We were in our music class being loud as always when she started talking about her girlfriend (she’s gay btw). I got this feeling when she talked about her; I later realized it was jealousy. I liked my best friend as more than a friend and that scared me. I came out to her that day without telling her my feelings and she still doesn’t know to this day. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1360
When I came out, I wrote “I’m gay” on my wall that has a rainbow. My dad didn’t care; my mom questioned me but said she’s fine with it, then asked me if I had any crushes on girls. (Asexual lesbian)
Story #1355
When I came out the reaction wasn’t what I’d hoped for but it wasn’t terrible by any means either. The worst part of coming out for me is the vulnerability that I feel everyday. Half the time I wish I could climb right back into the closet where there was far less judgment and pressure. (14/Lesbian)
Story #1330
When I came out, I came out to my best friend that was a guy. I told him because I had a boyfriend at the time yet I knew I was lesbian. He comforted me and was really cool about it. I still haven’t broken up with or told my boyfriend. I am not sexually or romantically attracted to men. What should I do? (F/14)
Story #1321
When I came out to my cousin as gay she at first was very accepting but then she kept pressuring me to tell my parents I was gay, which is not a good idea because I grow up in a traditional strict Catholic family, and she now hates my girlfriend. My cousin and I used to be very close; now we never talk. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1319
When I came out to my sister I was super nervous, but when I told her I’m gay she was not fazed at all. She just said, “I knew it” and then gave me a hug and said, “I’m so happy you finally admitted you’re a lesbian.” I then asked her how she knew and she said, “You wear a lot of flannels.” She paused. “And you have a huge obsession with boobs.” We laughed all night and stayed up talking and I told her about the girl I was in love with and still am in love with. (She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1312
When I came out (again), I did not end up “waiting to come out to anyone else until I have a reason to.” I was kind of outed in truth or dare. I was asked, and I just didn’t lie about it. I lie constantly about every trivial thing imaginable, but right then I just didn’t. Now I don’t know who actually heard me, so I’m not really sure how “out” I am. Not panicking about this AT ALL… nope…(She/her/17/Lesbian)
Story #1316
When I came out, it was when I was in the car with my sister. I had planned on coming out to her that day, so when she brought up the sister-to-sister sex talk, I figured that was my shot. I told her, “You don’t need to worry about me having sex with guys, because I’m gay, hah.” She was so happy and she even came out to me as bi. (F/15/Lesbian)
Story #1304
When I came out to my best friend, she was scrolling through Amazon and said she would buy a shirt that said, “Nobody knows I’m a lesbian” so that the guys would leave her alone. So I went like: “Hey, you know what? I could actually wear that shirt.”