When I came out I came out to my friends first, and they were all accepting and it was amazing, I’ve never come out to my parents but have been outed multiple times from them going through my phone. The most recent time they sent me to a Christian counselor to “fix” me and it hurts a lot because I want to be myself around them, and my mom always said she’d accept me no matter what, but she always gets upset when she finds out “I’m still confused.” I’m not confused, I’m Non-binary Panromantic Demisexual and proud about it, but I wish I had my parents’ support. My friends help me a lot though. (Non-binary/15/Panromantic Demisexual)
Story #2086
When I came out, it was 2 years ago and I was at a sleepover with my 3 friends. They were all really supportive and one of them even came out as bi right after me. It felt amazing knowing that I wasn’t alone. Since then, that friend has realized she is a lesbian, one of my other friends came out as asexual, and I have come out to both of them as genderfluid. My third friend, however, is in an amazing relationship with her boyfriend. We all value and support each other, and I feel blessed to have friends that accept me. I still haven’t come out to my parents about any of it, so I live and deal with anxiety and depression, but things will get better. (Genderfluid/non-binary/14/Bisexual)
Story #2085
When I came out in terms of sexuality, it was right after my sister, who’s pan, had come out to me. I told her that I didn’t think I was straight either and I had a crush on a girl, but I never officially told my parents my sexuality. I told my mom I was non-binary as I was going to bed one night, and she was pretty accepting and told my dad for me. I told my sister myself, and she was amazing and supportive. But my parents didn’t really use my preferred name or pronouns at all until a month or so later, when they found out I was struggling with severe depression and anxiety. Then they suddenly became a lot better about it. (Non-Binary/13/Bi/pan)
Story #2082
When I came out to my best friend today, I sent her a TikTok. It basically said the person who sent you this is non-binary. I was on FaceTime with her when I sent it and she didn’t seemed too surprised and was super accepting. I told her that I was scared to tell her and she told me to never be scared to tell her anything. She asked me if I was happy and I said yes. She said that’s all that matters. I love her so much. ❤️ (Non-binary/15/Bi)
Story #2069
When I came out to my mum about a month and a half ago, she was a bit non-accepting at first and said, “As far as I know, you’re a girl.” That made me sad and disappointed. Later on she came into my room and asked me what was wrong, and I just told her that I thought she doesn’t accept me, but she said she does, which made me really happy. I was too scared to tell my dad and I didn’t want to tell him, but my mum said that he deserved it; she told him that night and he accepted me. Both of my parents knew what non-binary was because I have a non-binary friend and had to explain what it means. All of my friends know and they all support me, and I’m glad I have such great friends and such amazing parents. (Non-binary/15/Pan)
Story #2068
When I came out it went well, I guess. I wrote my mom a card and it said, “Congratulations, 11 years ago you gave birth to a big fat lesbian!” I also wrote some rules such as “You can tell your non-homophobic coworkers,” and “You must play the supportive parent card” but the most important one to me was “No, we will not have a talk about this” but that’s exactly what she did. I think she’s still in a bit of denial, like she did say I was probably bisexual and when we played Life she made me marry a man, but other than that it went surprisingly well. (Non-binary/questioning/11/Lesbian)
Story #2061
When I came out to my best friend today, I did it over text. Because of the quarantine I won’t be able to see her for almost a month and I just couldn’t keep it in anymore. I texted her a long paragraph telling her that I’m non-binary. She was very accepting and told me she had I feeling I was. (NB/15/Bi/pan)
Story #2047
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?)