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?)
Story #1835
When I came out my husband almost killed himself. Everyone has accused me of being a lesbian my whole life and I hated it! I always knew who I was, but I never accepted myself. I was emotionally/mentally killing myself, but 3 kids, 1 marriage, & a chow chow later I’m a happier person. 🌈 Bring it on LIFE🤜🏻 (F/27/Lesbian/bisexual?)
Story #1804
When I came out to my close friends on FaceTime they all accepted me for who I was, but the thing is I told them that I was bi, and I’m not really sure that I have any sort of feelings towards females. I think that I might be gay but I’m scared to come out again. I wish I could tell my family but I’m too scared to do that and they’re pretty religious. I really do hope I find myself. I have a really big crush on this boy who might be bi or gay but I’m don’t have the courage to tell him about my feelings. 😕 (M/15/Gay?)
Story #1734
When I came out, my friend (who was openly gay) and I were joking about how my parents thought I was gay and he asked me if I was. I leaned into his ear and whispered, “Not straight.” We had a long discussion. My other friend, who is straight, was extremely supportive as he has always been of the LGBTQ community. At this point I’ve told 5 people including my old best friend who told me I shouldn’t like a girl more than her (so that relationship had to end) but in a year I plan to be fully out. (F/14/Bi?/Lesbian)
Story #1705
When I came out, it was because I had a super obvious crush on my best friend.
Basically, my mom asked me if I had a crush on her, I said yes, done.
She knows I’ve had guy crushes too.
So, yeah.
(N-A/12/Possibly bi)
Story #1652
When I came out to my dad, I was at the hospital. I was hesitant to come out as bi (still questioning now though) to him but then I had a pretty severe car accident. When I woke up (I don’t remember the first days of my wakening…), my parents told me that I yelled crazy things and one thing was “I’M BISEXUAL! I’M GAY!” So I came out by accident. Luckily, my dad doesn’t care.
Story #1609
When I came out to my mom I was 14. I told her that I like girls but I am still confused about my sexuality. She said she will always love me and it doesn’t matter if I like a girl or a guy. After that I told her that my “BFF” is my girlfriend. She said, “I thought so.” I am so happy. A weight has been lifted off my chest. (F/14)
Story #1421
When I came out to my parents, I was almost disappointed at their lack of reaction, as selfish as that sounds. Now, after reading about so many bad reactions, I’m thankful they accepted me. I was googling pride flags, my mom asked why, and I said, “Well, I mean, I’m bi” and she went silent for a moment. The only thing my dad said was “OK, be careful.” (F/14/Bi?/pan?)
Story #1373
When I came out, it was yesterday and I came out to a close friend. She wound up telling me that she had also liked girls. Since then we’ve been really supportive of each other and neither of us thought of the other any differently. I am still scared to tell my parents though because they are highly religious and have already expressed their feeling to me about the LGBTQ+ community. (16/Bisexual/Lesbian?)