When I came out, I was scared that my friends would judge me. They knew about my sexuality and gender identity, but being polyamorous isn’t normally socially acceptable. But the friends I told were super supportive! (15/Pan/nb/polyam)
Story #1571
When I came out to two of my best friends, I wasn’t even planning on doing it. One of them is a lesbian, and the other one knew about this already, and convinced the first friend to come out to me on a whim. I hugged her and came out as pansexual, and my other friend came out as bi. Still not out to my parents, but out to a few people at my school. (Non-binary/14/Demiromantic Pansexual)
Story #1512
When I came out to my best friend, they said, “Cool. Me too.” and continued on with their life. (Non-binary/14)
Story #1511
When I came out to my therapist, she had just asked me about my anxiety. I told her it was getting worse. She asked me why, and I said, “Because… I’m non binary. And I’m scared.” She totally supports me and is helping me come out to my parents. (15, they/them)
Story #1468
When I came out it didn’t sit so well with my mom. I figured that she would be more understanding than my dad, and she’s liberal and agnostic, but she sort of got confused, I think, and imagines I just don’t like girly things. Since, she’s brought it up only a few times, usually to make sure I haven’t told anyone (I’ve told lots, she just doesn’t know). Fortunately, my dad started talking to me about this non-binary person on NPR and said that while he’d never thought much about these identities before, he was cool with them. I think I have a chance of understanding with him! 🏳️🌈 (Non-binary AFAB/Gynephilic)
Story #1434
When I came out I was staying with my cousin, who I have been very close to since birth. When we stay up late we end up talking about serious things. I just said it. She was totally cool with it. I’m not sure if she completely understood it or if she even considered herself an ally but she was okay with it. I had been dropping not-so-subtle hints over the past few months so she had kinda figured that I wasn’t straight. (Non-binary/Pansexual)
Story #1391
When I came out, I had an awesome, positive response. My super flamboyant male friend was like, “I’m bi…” right as Algebra was starting, so I couldn’t even talk to him, but afterwards, I was like, “I have a secret, too,” and I explained that I was non-binary and attracted to girls. He thought that was really cool, and now we are even closer than before! (FtNB/13/Gyneromantic/Gynesexual)
Story #1378
When I came out to my mom as asexual, she thought it was the same as aromantic and freaked out. I reassured her I wasn’t, but she still didn’t want me to “label myself” at such a young age, even though my family is fine with me being nonbinary and panromantic. She said she didn’t have sexual attraction until she was 16, so I plan on waiting til then and telling her again. I think she’s just scared because my brother is on the autism spectrum and she wants us to be able to get married and have kids.
Story #1261
When I came out I was not accepted by my family. I was told it was a phase. It was kept secret from everyone but a handful of friends. I’ve never felt so detached in my whole life; I’m waiting for it to get better. (Non-binary/Gyneromantic)
Story #1237
When I came out, it was to my brother, at 1 AM, in the hallway. I had just read a webcomic about a trans girl that gave me confidence in my own gender. His nonchalant “okay” was the best reaction he could have given me, and gave me the courage to come out to my friends and other family members. (Non-binary/14)