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)
Story #1555
When I came out to one of my best friends she got really quiet. I ended up apologizing for making her uncomfortable. I wish I didn’t do that. (M/19/Gay)
Story #1553
When I came out to my brother recently, we were already having an emotional talk, and he asked me. He had before, but I shrugged it off. This time I just broke down. He hugged me and told me everything would be OK. (M/16/Gay)
Story #1551
When I came out, I was 15 years old, and it was late in my room to a good friend who also was my crush. We had a conversation about sex; that’s how I told him, but I didn’t tell him I liked him — still haven’t. (M/Gay)
Story #1550
When I came out it was honestly the worst night of my life. I was brought up in a religion where LGBT is not accepted and also believe the dead will come back to life. I accidentally left my phone out and my nan saw a message to a guy. The first thing she said was “You can get help for this. Then it’s possible to see your mum again.” I was broken for a long while and only finally accepted myself when being in a relationship with a guy. (M/19/Gay)
Story #1546
When I came out to my best friend this previous fall she hugged me and told me that she already knew. She helped me to come out to my immediate family, and now, several months later, I am openly gay. I live in a small, conservative Christian family and town, but I have received nothing but love and support. It took me a long time to reconcile my sexuality and my love for Jesus Christ, but He loves you just the same and I am truly closer to Him than ever before after being honest with myself and others. (M/16/Gay)
Story #1536
When I came out to my best friends their reactions were just “Oh, okay, we honestly don’t care.” They gave me the strength to come out to my other friends too and are helping me to come out to my parents. I’m really proud and I love them. (M/15/Gay)