When I came out I was 12. I didn’t really know what to think at the time; all I knew was that it was my first time in a locker room filled with other CUTE girls. I stood there looking at them but when they seen me looking I would turn away shyly; I would even pretend to talk to a friend just to walk around and look. Eventually someone realized I was looking at them and called me out on it, which of course drew a lot of attention to us; she wasn’t lying, though, because at the time I had a HUGE CRUSH on her. Of course I turned red, then everyone started laughing and calling me mean names as they are pushing my head into toilets and throwing me into lockers. Soon I received notes like “kill yourself” and things like that and I’m not gonna lie, I for real thought about it. I would try to drown myself in the bathtub but couldn’t muster up the courage. Soon my parents realized something was wrong, which of course I lied and said just a bad day because I know my parents won’t accept me and will try to fix me. To this day I will never tell my very religious parents and I continue to get bullied at school. (F/13/Gay?)
Story #1960
When I came out it was totally unplanned. I had been emailing my girlfriend and my mom happened to see it and then outed me to my whole family, who all seemed uncomfortable with that. I think I may be non-binary as well as pan. But my mom would never accept that. All my friends are supportive and love me more for it. (F/14/Pan/non-binary?????)
Story #1959
When I came out, I was in my room with my mom. She is super supportive and told me that it’s my life and she just wants me to be happy. Later on I came out to my dad and he still makes gay jokes to cheer me up sometimes. I came out as bi to both of them but now I identify as polysexual. For my girlfriend’s birthday my mom like dragged me to buy her a hoodie, some flowers, a teddy, and a cute notebook with a kitty on it. She is supporting me completely and likes my girlfriend. She always asks me how she is and stuff. (F/questioning/13/14/Polysexual)
Story #1943
When I came out I told my friend that I had a crush on my best friend, who was a girl. She was confused because I just got over my male crush. I explained it to her. Two days later she was shipping me with my crush so much it was kind of hilarious. (Agender/genderfluid (still figuring out)/14/Pansexual)
Story #1939
When I came out to my best friend, I wasn’t planning to, but we were talking about our future college years, so eventually I told her that I wanted to live with accepting people, since I’m attracted to both women and men. Her reaction was the best, we ended up discussing this topic the whole night. I’ve never felt so genuine in my whole life. (F/18/No idea)
Story #1927
When I came out I was 12 and it was just to my friends as Ace (no longer identify with this) and then changed it about 6 months later. Now I’m either Bi or Queer. Labels are hard to find. My friends completely accepted me (mostly because the majority of my group of friends are queer one way or another) and I am so grateful for my experience. Both my parents I think have just kind of figured it out now so lol ok. (F/13)
Story #1895
When I came out it was with two friends. One of them even came out as pan! I felt a huge weight lifted off my chest. I also have to get something off my chest. I think I’m trans. I could never tell my parents this. It feels so good to come out a third time with people like me! So does this count as coming out with all of you? (FTM?/13/Bi/gay?)
Story #1879
When I came out I told my best friend and he was very supportive. I just go to them whenever I have problems with my parents or any other issues, I always go to them. If you come out to anyone be sure to always have someone to go to if things go south. (Questioning/14/Polysexual)
Story #1877
When I came out a few months ago I came out as bisexual to my school counselor. I gave her a note hinting that I was not straight and wanted to come out. She asked me if I was gay, but I told her I was bi. She was/is very supportive and has helped me accept myself. Don’t be afraid to be you! (F/13/Bisexual/possibly gay)
Story #1858
When I came out this year my mom started crying, saying that being gay isn’t a real thing and people just say that and started blaming things like the places we lived, my dad not being home enough, etc. My dad went and hit me, and I had a bruise on my back and I had to change for gym and someone, who I thought was super homophobic, asked what it was and I told them and they’ve been so supportive. Now I have a whole support group, haha! My parents have had multiple people talk to me to fix me. I’m not allowed to tell anyone… especially my brothers (I’m the oldest) because they don’t want me to do to them what “someone did to me”, make me “think” I’m gay. I’m not allowed to hang out with boys nor anyone who seems gay or seems like they would be supportive of it. They said I’m going to hell, my mom compared it to murder, and my dad said it’s the same thing as him having a relationship with a desk. But my friends are helping me get through it and it’s getting better. 🙂 I think (M/17/Gay/bi?)