When I came out my mom had put a movie and a couple bags of gummi bears (which’re my favorite) on my dresser while I slept. Inside the bags she wrote a note that said, “If you ever have anything to tell me, I’m here. Love, Mom.” I went into her room crying and said, “Mommy, I’m gay.” She hugged me and said she was glad I finally could say it to her and that she always knew inside about me being a lesbian and that she loved me no matter what. (F/14)
Story #1225
When I came out as lesbian, my mom started crying. I asked her why she was crying, and she told me she always wanted grandchildren. I solemnly whispered, “There are children out there without families. I’ll adopt them and you’ll have your grandchildren.”
Story #1221
When I came out, I did it to change the subject when my parents were grilling me because they found my weed. It worked. Now they forgot about the weed and are being awkward/rude about me being a lesbian. Yay me? (15/Lesbian)
Story #1210
When I came out, it was to my best friend. She told me her brother was gay, so it was okay. Now, I’m a 14-year-old teenage lesbian in a relationship with my best friend, and everyone in my friend circle has some attraction for the same sex.
Story #1207
When I came out as a lesbian to my mom and dad we were watching TV. My mom said, “We’ve known that since you were four,” and my dad said, “The sky is blue. Oh, I thought we were sharing things we already know.”
Story #1197
When I came out to my mom she was so happy for me. Now she keeps on trying to find me girlfriends to make up for all the times she teased me about boys. I told her it doesn’t work that way. Gotta love my mom. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1196
When I came out, my mom was very surprised but supportive. I thought things would be awkward but we’re actually closer to each other now. (17/Lesbian)
Story #1202
When I came out, I just got home from school. A friend had asked me if I was gay, because I never talk about cute boys. I answered, “Yes.” So I opened the kitchen door and went like, “Hey, mom! I just told a girl I am a lesbian.” Her reaction made me realize that I hadn’t come out to her yet, which I thought I had. Her reaction was good though. (16)
Story #1193
When I came out to my crush, she smiled and said she was lesbian as well. Then she kissed me on the cheek and said she was hoping we could fall in love.
Best day of my life. (F/16/Lesbian)
Story #1179
When I came out, my friends thought it was awkward and weird. Our friendship kinda cracked and they don’t talk to me anymore. It’s kind of sad. (13/Lesbian)