When I came out, I was living with my cousin. I asked him what if I was bi. He said wouldn’t care and then said, “If you’re bi just say you’re bi.” I laughed and said I was bi. He hugged me and I cried. It was such a big relief. (M/16/Bisexual)
Story #1683
When I came out I was at a party that happened a week ago on Friday night. Around midnight, we got bored and played “suck and blow,” where you must suck paper and blow it to the next person. When it came to me, I passed it to the guy next to me and we were practically kissing except there was a paper between. He accidentally dropped the paper and we ended up kissing. Right after, I said, “Yeah, I like guys too.” (M/17/Bi)
Story #1677
When I came out last year in eighth grade, my parents were out of town for the week and I invited my crush over for a sleepover. When he got to my house I told him, “We need to talk now.” I told him I was gay and I had a crush on him and he just cried. I asked him what was wrong and he told me he had liked me for a long time. He kissed me and ever since, we’ve been dating and we even came out to all our friends at school! I’m still afraid to come out to my homophobic parents. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1676
When I came out, I found an LGBT Instagram account that one of my best friends helped run. I asked him about it, he told me he was pan, so I told him I was gay. Over the past six months I have come out to many friends, and it has since become common knowledge in my school — people are surprisingly accepting. I’m building up courage to come out to my family. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1672
When I came out to my best friend as bi about 2 months ago, she came out to me as bisexual as well. I now have another friend who is bi as well. I am out to my entire grade but only 2 people in my family. (M/12/Bi)
Story #1665
When I came out, it was at first to my very religious friend. She was actually very supportive, and she gave me the courage to tell some of my other friends. However, I also told my parents, and they were not happy. They made me break up with my boyfriend and told me not to tell anyone else, and I have since received restricted freedom. I have less than a year till I move to a university, though, so I will get to be myself soon. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1661
When I came out I was leaving acting practice. My best friend and I were talking about boys, and she asked me if I was gay. I told her no, but I said I wasn’t straight either. I told her I was bisexual, and now we are closer then ever. (M/12/Bisexual)
Story #1658
When I came out my life changed. It’s been just about six weeks after my boyfriend and I got to know each other when my dad felt he had to talk to me about this “new friend.” Since he is homophobic, it got worse by the time so I had to leave home by calling the police (my dad wouldn’t let me pack my clothes and stuff) and move out: to a friend’s family, then to my boyfriend and now (after 8 months) I’m gonna go to university in my own apartment and live my life without regretting anything.
Story #1656
When I came out in February, I wasn’t sure how my friend that I haven’t see for a long time would react. I told him that I wanted to share and he was fine that I could tell him. I told him that I was bi and he was really happy that I came out and supported me. I thanked him for his support and he told me that he was proud that I had the courage to come out. (M/18/Bi)
Story #1646
When I came out as gay, I made 10 years of friendship with my best friend and I really wanted to tell her this “secret” for years face to face. We were like spending the all afternoon together but the time to tell her never came, and then the afternoon ended and she and I went home. Then after crying a lot alone at home I sent her a message coming out in a Direct Message. She supported me and then I told all of my closest women friends. A movie that motivated me a lot was Call Me by Your Name. (M/19/Gay)