When I came out, I came out to my friend E, whom I had an on-and-off romantic relationship with but she has a boyfriend now. We have had a couple pretty deep conversations and so I just suggested it and didn’t explicitly say, “I’m bi” but she understood. She then came out to me as bi and asked me not to tell anyone and we both promised that. (What she doesn’t know is that I now have a crush on her boyfriend.) (M/14/Bi)
Story #2080
When I came out I was incredibly nervous. I told my cousin, who is the only person that I have been with my whole life besides my brother and parents, and she understood almost instantly. We used to always joke that I was more male than female and when we played dress up when we were younger, I would always been the husband or father. Everyone always assumed I was just a tomboy and I was just too influenced by my brother and father, but it was not until very recently that all my depression and anxiety came to a head and I had that thought, “What if I really am a boy and not just a boyish girl?” I have been hinting at being transgender ever since to my parents, brother, and younger sisters, but they all think it is just some ongoing joke I have and do not take me seriously. I talk with my cousin but neither of us have the money or resources to move out of our respective houses and start buying me the necessities I need to transition, so my hair is still long and I don’t have a binder. I am hoping to change that soon. (M [FtM]/18/Asexual)
Story #2071
When I came out, it was in maths class last year to a girl who sat next to me. She wanted me to be her “Gay Best Friend” but I think I’m quite a lame one. On top of that, I didn’t realise I was asexual until a few weeks ago. To be honest, it’s been a really horrible year, just a giant punch to the face every day, and being gay and ace makes me feel different in a bad way, and coming out seems stupid because why should someone judge you for that, why can’t you just be yourself and not say anything? And then, I feel like if I come out as ace people will think I’m lame because I don’t know who’s attractive. I just hope this year is over soon and then we can all laugh about it. (M/17/Gay/ace)
Story #2067
When I came out, it was an accident. I had actually already come out to my sister and a couple close friends, but I wasn’t out to all my peers. Some kids were teasing me about how I acted gay, like usual, but this time it was really getting out of hand. One of the remarks was spewed at me was “How come you act so gay!?!” And I was so fed up at this point that I accidentally answered: “BECAUSE I AM!” (M/16/Gay)
Story #2063
When I came out, I was so scared like anyone else, but I did it. I first told my mom, who supported and still does support me. She said to be careful because of how mean people can be. But I didn’t come out to my dad; he pretty much found out. I was being bullied at school for being gay, which led to him finding out. Now I’m proud to be who I am. (M/Gay)
Story #2049
When I came out, it was to one of my friends who I hadn’t talked to in almost a year. Like a real conversation. But she was one of the few people who I actually knew her opinions on LGBTQ. My parents are homophobic and I used to be. We used to fight over it sometimes. But anyway. It was great. She’s been helping me a lot recently. Either tomorrow or on Monday, I’ll come out to my parents. But, real quick, I also reached out to another LGBTQ person and they’ve also been a big help. So, wish me luck. (Guy/13/Bi)
Story #2044
When I came out today I was writing a French essay for a test. It was supposed to be written from the perspective of a grandson/granddaughter to their grandmother. At the very end, I signed off with “from your grandson.” I turned it in and I’m waiting to see what he says… (Male [FtM]/16)
Story #2043
When I came out, or rather was outed, I was watching a video on how to come out to my family. I had accidentally hit the Cast to TV button. My dad called me and my sis down to ask us who was watching this “inappropriate” video. I tried to deny it but then the blame went to my sister so I had to admit it. I was kicked out and told to never come back, and now I’m staying with my best friend who accepts me fully for who I am. (M/18/Queer)
Story #2032
When I came out to my brother it was the most awkward thing. We’ve never been close and so this was a conversation I had put off for years. In the end he took it really well, but we both had very little to say. My mom later told me that he called her soon after to confess to her how bad he now felt for all the gay jokes he’d made over the years. He would never tell me that, but it’s good to know he cares. (M/26/Gay)
Story #2028
When I came out to my father a few months ago, I was already out to my mom and at school. I knew I was gay since I was 15, so it was time to tell him. I wrote him a letter with everything I wanted him to know and left it on the kitchen table. Then I left for a friend’s birthday party. A few days later, we took some time to talk about it and he said he didn’t really guess but he was fine with it. I was incredibly relieved and I am glad how good it turned out 🏳️🌈 (M/19/Gay)