When I came out to my nephew who’s about the same age as me he took it really well. However, when I told my sister, she flipped her sh*t. Her loss, I guess (M/16/Gay)
Story #1260
When I came out, my dad was drunk, trying to talk about what being gay is. In the process of me arguing him down I asked him, “So what do you think I am?” He said not gay. Then I replied, “Well, I’m not straight! And I can’t change that, just like how I can’t change the color of my skin.” (M/17/Pansexual)
Story #1250
When I came out to my mom as bisexual she was like I told her I killed someone. Now my brother doesn’t talk with me because my mom told him she thinks I will make him gay and that’s weird and disgusting. I won’t do anything to my brother. She even told him to not walk beside me. (M/18/Bisexual)
Story #1249
When I came out to my parents, my mom said, “Thank you for telling us.” My dad, however, said, “Don’t redecorate my house.”
Oh, Dad. (M/24/Gay)
Story #1246
When I came out to my best friend — now boyfriend — I told him that he was the one thing I thought about almost all day. And that I had a crush on him since about 6th grade. Then he came out to me as gay, told me the same thing, and kissed me. (16/Bisexual)
Story #1245
When I came out… I was panicking and almost didn’t say anything. Then I realized I had to say something. So, I said, “Mom, I’m seeing someone… and it’s a guy.” Her response: “Ok.”
Needless to say I am thrilled she didn’t banish me… Still gotta tell my friends :/
Story #1242
When I came out to my long distance best friend as queer, he said at first that he was okay with it and couldn’t change me. Then he said he thought I was confused or decided to change who I liked because I had little female attention, and told me to “jack off to a pic of a hot girl.” No thanks, and wtf?!?! (M/14)
Story #1236
When I came out to my best friend, I expected that she would think it’s a joke, but she became serious the same second and understood everything right. She said, “Come here, I want to hug you.” We hugged and I started to cry because I couldn’t expect a better reaction. Now I am really happy that I have a close person with whom I can discuss everything. I told her about all my experience with guys, about my crushes, and answered all questions she asked. This motivates me to be not afraid of being myself. (M/21/Gay)
Story #1234
When I came out it was to my mom in the car. She didn’t believe me and said that being gay is a choice, which isn’t true. I think she kind of forgot about it though, so I might try coming out again. (M/17/Homosexual)
Story #1224
When I came out to my grandma I was terrified that she would stop loving me. I told her that and she said that nothing would make her stop loving me unless I became a serial killer or something. She then told me she kind of already knew. (M/28/Bisexual)