When I came out I told three of my friends. After that all four of us have become even closer as friends. Later I told my parents but they didn’t take it so well. After coming out I realized that I had feelings towards my straight best friend and told him about my feelings.Then he told me I knew it was not going to happen and that I should not worry because nothing would change. (17/Gay)
Story #1429
When I came out for the first time it was to my best friend (she is a girl and I’m a boy). Since I had already tried so many times, I told her by text I needed to talk about a secret so she went mad and the day after she came at my house. Before I could even speak she told me, “I have thought about this for long and I’m afraid that you are going to tell me you are gay. Is it true?” I said yes and that I had wanted to tell her for long. She started to laugh, then turned angry and told me, “Why have you waited for so long? I’ve always wanted a gay best friend!!”
Story #1410
When I came out I told one of my best friends. I knew I had to tell someone, and she had been so supportive in the past. I was originally scared to tell her, but when I finally did she was super chill with it. (M/13/Bi)
Story #1409
When I came out to my mother, I was 15. I had a boyfriend and I really wanted to go to a party with him since he invited me, but it was in another town so I told her that I was going with my “partner.” She was okay with that. Later she found out I went out with a boy, and it was like, okay, your life, but I love you … S.A.V.
Story #1408
When I came out for the first time this Monday, I told a new friend of mine. We had only known each other for about five weeks. That night, I cried when as I texted him, “I don’t think I’m 100% straight.” He was cool about it, happy that I trusted him, and has become even closer to me. Day one was hard, day two was a little easier, and now day three is normal. (M/16/Bi)
Story #1404
When I came out to my mother, we were just talking in the living room. She started talking about which one of us (me or my sister) would get kids first. She said I would and I would say no. My mother then asked, “Are you gay?” in a joking way. I said yes and she thought I was joking. We talked about it and she will support me. When I was asleep that night my mother told my sister and she also said that it’s okay. (M/14/Gay)
Story #1401
When I came out, it didn’t go that well. My parents went through my phone and found a text to my friend and my “gay memes.” They confronted me about it and I got grounded for it. They don’t believe it and use the word “feelings.” I’ve also been told many times by them that you don’t know unless you’ve had sex with a girl. Now they avoid the topic and believe that my friends make me “feel this way.” (M/Gay)
Story #1398
When I came out last week, I told two friends. But now it seems like they want nothing but to share the secret with everyone I know. I honestly don’t know what to do, and I thought I could trust them better. (M/15/Gay)
Story #1396
When I came out, I could not wait to tell the nearest person to me, which was my older cousin. She actually helped me through the coming out process, and I was so excited and I came out to my friends the very same day. Most of them knew or suspected. I lost a couple friends but they aren’t real friends. And my dad is anti-gay but I do not care. Live your life the way you want to and don’t let anyone bring you down. (M/16/Gay)
Story #1393
When I came out to my mother last night I feel relieved knowing her reaction towards me wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I recently came out to my friend who I trust the most. At first she never believed me but when I finally convinced her, she promised to give her full support. :D. (M/15/Bi)