When I came out to one of my friends today we were talking about the LGBT community and he asked me if I had something to tell him. I naturally said no and asked him why. He had thought I was gay. I refused to tell him the truth. A few hours later I texted him and told him I lied and that I was really bi. He laughed, said that he would always support me and made a dumb joke. (M/17/Bi)
Story #1938
When I came out to my friends, we were at a sleepover and were playing truth or dare. It was my turn and I chose truth. One of my friends asked me what my biggest secret was. My heart started beating really fast and I got very nervous. I knew that If I didn’t tell them now, then I would regret it for the rest of my life, so I told them. They were so supportive and one of them even came out as bi. Family is next. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1937
When I came out I did it on social media. I received many positive responses from friends and acquaintances and no negatives. This has given much happiness and peace of mind because I’ve finally accepted that I’m gay, I know others know, and I am free to be who I truly am. (M/67/Gay)
Story #1935
When I came out to my friends they told me that it was obvious for them and they have really supported me to come out hence. It backlashed from my family but my tutors have really supported me. One of them even has opened her house to my boyfriend. (M/23/Bi)
Story #1934
When I came out it was first to my best friend. She was extremely supportive and even brought me snacks the next day to “celebrate” my coming out 🙂 She was also next to me when I told my guy best friend that I was gay (not gonna lie, that was by far the hardest), but turns out I’ve had great friends for the past couple of years 🙂 (M/17/Gay)
Story #1930
When I came out as gay, I told my best friend. She started crying, and I told her about the guy that I have liked since I was 8. She hugged me and told me that she loved me for who I am. She is bisexual, and she is amazing. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1922
When I came out, I discovered that there is more than one stage to coming out. After coming out to friends and family, I learned that the final stage is coming out to gay people. So I attended a gay party where everyone had to get naked together. And once I was nude with the group, I felt warm, excited, and comfortable, and I knew that I was truly out at last. (M/67/Gay)
Story #1921
When I came out to my sister it was completely accidental. Last night she was scrolling through my reddit profile and found a post I submitted to r/lgbt that said I was gay. She came over to me, showed it to me (I died a little on the inside), and patted me on the head. When we took out the dog today we had a chat about it and she said she loved me and swore she wouldn’t tell anyone. I love my twin sis❤️ . Next up are my parents and school. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1919
When I came out my teachers were so much more accepting than my actual genetic family, so I actually started to call my teachers “mom” and “dad”, and when one of them asked about it I started sobbing and telling them how my family didn’t wan’t me to be a trans man and still like men, they wanted me to be a straight female cheerleader like my sister. Eventually my mom started to come around, but even to this day we’re still working on it. If you’re wondering, I was 12 when I first came out and started being myself in my comfortable form. My dad still thinks that I’m faking it for attention, as do some of the kids in my grade (I’m now in 9th grade). To any of the other trans kids whose parents aren’t completely accepting: I know that this is going to be just about the only thing that you’ll hear from other trans role models, but it does get better. Before my family accepted me, we had a lot of tension, and we still do, but it’s up to you whether you’re going to take the initiative and help your family understand that it isn’t a phase. It is not for attention. You are you, and no matter how much they might wish you weren’t, they can never change you. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1914
When I came out to my best friend was recent. She asked if I was gay in a joking matter and I said yes and it took her a while to realize I was serious. She was supportive but now it feels… weird? Like awkward that I don’t have to hide this part of me anymore… (M/Gay)