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)
Story #1223
When I came out it was a few days before Thanksgiving sitting with my parents at the dinner table. My mom immediately told me not to invite any boyfriends over to her house ever and my dad said not to dress up in any costumes. Of course the whole holiday was ruined by the argument but I got a weight off my shoulders and realized that we have a lot of work to do together as a family. I never knew homophobia was a problem for them until I came out and the whole experience was a huge surprise because I thought they would be much more accepting.
Story #1216
When I came out to my brother, he looked at me, started to laugh, and than he said: “I’m glad you’re just gay. First I thought you wanted to say you’re vegetarian. If that would be the case, I’d beat the sh*t out of you, but it’s okay that you’re not straight.” I was 16 back then. (M/22)
Story #1208
When I came out it was to my best friend and she said, “Dude, I’ve known for like a year.” Now I’ve come out at school and not my family, it’s been hard keeping my school and home-life separate. (M/13/Gay)
Story #1209
When I came out to my identical twin (17 M), he was driving me home from my water polo game. I thought about telling him and immediately had a HUGE panic attack. He pulled over and asked me what was up, and as soon as I said, “I have something to tell you,” he just said, “You’re gay, right?” and when I nodded, he hugged me and comforted me for a good 20 minutes. I love him.