When I came out to my closest friend, he told all my friends. I didn’t know until I had a surprise “coming out” party hosted by my roommate. I didn’t know that was a thing. (M/24/Bisexual)
Story #1584
When I came out to my “straight” best friend, it was after we watched Love, Simon. I finally had the courage to tell him I’m bisexual but before I could talk, he came out to me as bisexual first. We both had a crush on each other thinking the other was straight. Happily dating! (M/Bisexual)
Story #1581
When I came out, it was to two of my best friends and I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I’ve come out to more friends since I went to college but am afraid to come out to my parents because I live in a small town and people aren’t very open-minded. (M/20/Gay)
Story #1579
When I came out to my best mom, she was confused and we cried together on the floor of my room. She said she was torn because of our religion. Eight months later, she brought it up again for the first time and was super accepting. She even found an accepting church for us to go to. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1578
When I came out last month to my mother, she was surprised but supportive. Knowing that I can’t come out to anyone else as I live in a homophobic country where it isn’t supported much, I was happy. From Latvia (M/13)
Story #1577
“When I came out” doesn’t seem like the right term to use about my experience with my parents. I honestly don’t remember ever coming out with them. I think I was just very honest about my feelings towards love and men as they developed, and we went through the process of figuring it all out together. (M/22/Gay)
Story #1570
When I came out, I was at lunch just talking about how I low-key stalk people on the internet. She asked me if any of these people were girls and I said no. That’s when I told her I was bi. My whole world got brighter (literally the room lit up) and she was so accepting and loving. I still haven’t told my parents though. (M/13/Bi)
Story #1569
When I came out I was 15 and my parents cried and insulted me. Next day was weird, they don’t accept it and they are always trying to make me “normal” because they want grandbabies from me. I am now 17, without any love life and friends. Sometimes you wish you were born straight. (M/17/Gay)
Story #1563
When I came out, I did it sophomore year of high school. I was always the friendly guy reaching out to any and everyone. Once I had made myself known, everyone was totally okay with it. The only person that wasn’t was my best friend at the time. But I’m happy now that I’m surrounded by people that truly care about me. (M/24/Gay)
Story #1559
When I came out to my best friend, I was quite afraid of telling him because we are very close and we have something like a bromance even though he has a girlfriend, so I thought that he would be scared if he knew that I’m gay because of our relationship. He was the first person I told, and he finally was very supportive and nice to me. He said that it would not change anything and that he loves me and is happy for me if I am happy. I love him. (M/18/Gay)