When I came out it wasn’t my decision to come out. It was either come out myself or be outed by someone who read some lyrics I wrote. I wasn’t ready even though I had known for 9 years. I still was in doubt of who I was or what my sexuality was… so I came out as bisexual to my mum and on social media even though I’m gay. I didn’t expect to receive so much love from people. So I guess there is a happy ending to my story. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1692
When I came out it was a complete accident! I was an admin on an LGBTQ+ account and my friend stumbled across the account and asked me about it. I told him that I was pansexual and he came out to me as gay! (M/13/Pansexual)
Story #1691
When I came out, it was to my mother when I was 16. I told her when we were in the kitchen. I said, “Mom, you say I can always talk to you, no matter what, right?” and then tried to tell her. I was hesitating, but she convinced me to tell her and so I did. I was so afraid to ruin our relationship, but she was super supportive and I feel like our bond is stronger than ever before. (M/18/Gay)
Story #1689
When I came out it was to my dad on the ride with him to work. I wanted to wait until after so it wouldn’t be awkward while we worked but I knew that I would wuss out if I didn’t say it then. He was accepting and said he would always love me, but his personal views on homosexuality are upsetting. In the end I’m glad he still loves me, and our relationship is fine now. I can breathe easier around him. Only mom is left to tell, then I’m fully out. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1685
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)