When I came out to my sister, she actually took it pretty well. She is 10 years old (two younger than me) and I called her into my room. I explained to her what LGBTQ+ was, and then explained that I was Pan. She just blankly stared at me for 10 nerve-racking seconds and then shrugged and told me ok, and promised not to tell anyone. She is the only one I have come out to. Sometimes she gives Gay characters in shows flack. If I hear her say anything disrespectful, I hide ONE of her socks 😀 (F/12/Pansexual, still figuring myself out)
Story #2186
When I came out, me and my close friend were doing art challenge (drawing a character based on yourself). There was a text saying “If you are LGBT+ do your character curly hair”, so I did. When I showed her my drawing, she showed me hers. Her character had a curly hair too! There was a couple seconds of silence and then she asked me, do I want to talk about it. I said I am not really sure who I like, but I’m definitely not straight. She said she knows how I feel, because she feels the same way. I was so happy to know that there are more people like me. That I am not the only one who struggles with my sexuality. (F/14/Questioning)
Story #2177
When I came out I came out to my friends over text. And I was so scared but they supported me. Now most of my friends are queer and we are all heterophobic 😌 but I still have to come out to my family but idk how (Questioning/13/Queer)
Story #2170
When I came out to my best friend I was so scared I was shaking. We were at school, but in different classrooms and chatting over google hangouts. We had been friends for years but I was afraid something would change when I told her. I just said, “I’m gay” and it took a couple of times for her to believe me. But once she realized I wasn’t joking or anything, she was just like “That’s okay” and it didn’t change anything. Since then I have changed labels and liked so many different people. She’s not even fazed anymore and accepts that I like who I like and it’s not a choice. (F/Bi?)
Story #2149
When I came out to myself was actually like two days ago. I was browsing Reddit or something and I came across a thread of LGBTQ+ memes. I was like, “Oh. Okay. I am not straight.” idk what I am yet but I’m scared to come out to my friends (once I figure out what I am) because I only really know them from school and am worried they might say, “It’s a phase,” “You just want attention,” or some crap like that. My parents would probably be really supportive but it’s hard to tell with parents, and I don’t want to risk being kicked out of the house, so I’m going to ask them if they would or not. (F/11/?)
Story #2136
When I came out, it was to myself, last year. I was in the locker room, when a cute girl (who I later learned was lesbian) jokingly asked me if I had abs. Now, since I have little to no social skills whatsoever in any given situation, I turned pink the face, laughed, said, “I wish,” and showed her my stomach. My first thought after that was, “Gosh, I’m an idiot.” My second thought was, “There’s no way I’m straight.” (F/16/Questioning)
Story #2103
When I came out to my mom I was 9, and I thought I was bi. We were driving home from my soccer practice, and it just slipped out. She didn’t really react, but she makes a lot of jokes about it now. About a year later I had yet to crush on a boy, and I realized I was probably lesbian. I never told her that straightforward (haha now I’m doing it too) but I think she gets the memo. Last night though, I woke up from a dream where I came out to everybody I know as pan, and I’m thinking that I might actually be pan and I’ve just never been attracted to anybody but girls. I guess I’m just gonna have to reevaluate myself or something. (F/12/Questioning)
Story #2097
When I came out to my parents as bi, they weren’t at all happy with it. I knew before then that they had their own opinion on the LGBTQ+ community, and on top if it, are religious. This happened when I was 13, and the backlash hurt so bad emotionally, that I immediately went back into the closet. As a 14-year-old going to be 15 in a few, I learned to definitely be aware of who I come out to first before jumping right in. I identify as Queer/Questioning now. (F/14/Queer)
Story #2077
When I came out to the second round of people I wrote them on snap. The first one to respond said, “I didn’t know we were that good of friends” and the second told me she completely accepted me and said her signature “You go, girl.” I’m so happy they all reacted so well. (F/questioning/13/Bisexual)
Story #2072
When I came out to my parents they took it very well. I had to explain it to my mom but dad already had some bi friends and they both accepted me right away. Although I’m still a little confused on my sexual attraction but I know that I’ll figure it out along the way and I’m glad to be in such a supportive atmosphere. (F/12/Bi/questioning)