When I came out I had been struggling with dysphoria for a while and was afraid to tell anyone for fear of my mum finding out (she’s a bit transphobic/ignorant) and for fear of not being accepted. But I’m a “do things on a whim” kinda person. When one of my friends mentioned someone about her, our friend, and I all being LGBTQ-indentifying girls I mumble — quite loudly — “Well, that’s not true; I’m not a girl”, and they immediately hugged me and showered me with support. I love my friends! (Non-binary/polysexual)
Story #2046
When I came out to my mum she was playing Call Of Duty 2 Zombies in our theater room on PS3. So I walked in and then said to her, “Mum… I like a girl…” then she started furiously killing zombies. The remote controller I really feel sorry for, it was going haywire. After that I nervously laughed and then started walking backwards going, “Hahahaha…Alright then imma just give you some time…heheh…” and than ran to my room XD Fun memory. She accepted me after time so that’s the best part. (Non-binary/15)
Story #2045
When I came out to one of my best friends today, I did it unplanned. I was feeling sad and alone along with physical pain that started to build up. I just casually asked my friend if we could talk alone and then I struggled to find the right words. So I just said, “I’m not entirely sure, but I don’t think I’m a girl.” She thought I was a trans guy, but I told her, “I also know I’m not a guy. I think I might be non-binary.” She knew what that meant and was very supportive, she told me everything was going to be okay as I cried in her arms. I have days were I feel like a girl and others when I don’t, and that’s a confusing place for me to be right now. I told her this but she just said, “You are who you are, and I’ll love you no matter what.” (?/15/Bi/Pan?)
Story #2031
When I came out I first said I was gay (I didn’t like the term ‘lesbian’) to most of my friends but I quickly felt uncomfortable with how I was labeling myself. I later found out that I am polysexual (for girls and most non-binary genders) and non-binary. I told about six people about being poly and that went pretty well (most got mixed up with polyamorous tho). I still haven’t told anyone about being enby though because I hang out with the few enby people at school and one of their friends keeps constantly getting misgendered even after repetitively correcting them. I do plan to tell my best friend — who I know will accept me for me — tomorrow or some time during the school week. Talking about it on here is helping me a lot even though it is anonymous. Have a great, gay day! (Non-binary/Polysexual)
Story #2019
When I came out to my parents for the first time, as asexual, I was 14. They’re very cishet-normative, but they’ve been trying to be very supportive. Tonight, I put a letter on their bed saying I am nonbinary. I don’t know if they’ve read it yet. Tomorrow, I’m
going to come out to my younger brother. I’m scared, but I’m also tired of pretending to be something I’m not. I hope they respond well. (Nonbinary/16/Aroace, agender)
Story #1997
When I came out I was in 8th or 9th grade and I had told my family that I was gay, and then I finally figured out that I was bisexual one or two years later. I never thought that I would be bisexual because I was never taught about being gay and bisexual at home or at school. (Non-binary/18/Bisexual)
Story #1994
When I came out it was kinda awkward because I was just telling my friend stuff and eventually they wanted to talk about crushes. I just wanted to spill the beans. It gets so tiring at a point. Anyway, they talked about their crush and then I told mine, who’s the same gender as mine assigned because I’m not out genderly(??) and they were pretty surprised. Supportive though 🙂 (NB/15/Demi)
Story #1992
When I came out it was at pride and I was scared sh*tless. I first came out to my best friend over text and she was extremely supportive. I have lots of other LGBTQ+ friends and when I told them to refer to me as they/them they were all supportive. I have yet to come out to my family and other friends, and I am scared sh*tless to do so. I just hope that they have the same response as my friends. I don’t think my parents know/believe in being NB so I hope that I can stay sane as they refer to me as she/her for the time being. (Non-binary/14/Bisexual)
Story #1948
When I came out my mom was so accepting of me. I was terrified of rejection when I had forgotten how much she loved and cared for me. My friends are also so incredibly wonderful and I’m super lucky to have them. It gets better, and it will be okay. Much love and good vibes (Non-binary/17/Pan/bi)
Story #1932
When I came out I told my mom I was gay when she was drunk. She told me I was too young to know, so now every year on National Coming Out Day I come out to her again until she accepts me. My friends kinda just knew and I’m hiding my girlfriend from my mom. (Non-binary/14/Gay [as an umbrella term])