When I came out I had no clue what to expect from my family. My dad didn’t care when I came out as bi but went on a religious rant when I came out as trans about how it wasn’t true and I was wrong. He still does that along with my stepmom. My mother took it really well and is really supportive of me, and i’m truly grateful to have her in my life. (F/16/Bi/Trans)
Story #1701
When I came out to my mom we both cried and she said she’d always support me. I had come out as non-binary, but I told her I was mostly just so, so confused. After that she would send me articles and testimonies about teens who thought they were trans or about how 80% of trans people are faking or how being “trans” as a teen is bad. I started to believe that I really wasn’t trans and was faking it for attention and I started becoming more feminine. It nearly killed me. Now I’ve come out to her as FtM and I still think she doesn’t really believe me.
Story #1697
When I came out, it was to my brother at the hotel of Holiday Inn with nobody around. I told him I wasn’t straight and I was pansexual, and he got worked up. He said, “You should learn to love the right way! Please don’t do this… Gay people are depressed as f*ck and commit suicide, and I don’t want to lose you, please…” and I just told him to forget about the conversation. One day I will be with my lover, and they can get rid of me. I’ll be happier with the one I truly love, not my homophobic family. (FtM/13/Pansexual/Trans)
Story #1640
When I came out to my sister 15 minutes ago, I truly felt liberated. I had been debating whether to give her the letter I wrote or not, if I should slip it in her bag or just start reading it. I ended up handing her the letter and sat beside her as she read. She is absolutely accepting and her words really comforted me. I’m hanging out with my brother in a bit, guess he’s next (FtM/17).
Story #1638
When I came out last night, it felt so amazing. I’ve been reading others’ posts on here for years and I’m so excited that it’s finally my turn. I had been putting it off but I decided to finally tell my best friend. She asked me questions so she could better educate herself, which showed her genuine interest. That made me feel so much better. I plan on coming out to my parents and siblings by the end of this week. (FtM/17)
Story #1588
When I came out to my friend I asked her, “Do you know any transgender people?”
When she said no, I replied, “Bzzz! Incorrect answer!”
And her reply: “Are you — Are you coming out like this?”
“Yep.”
“That’s so cool!”
Story #1552
When I came out, I was in the car with my mum and she didn’t say anything. Then I heard her quietly say, “Another thing for attention??” I started crying and she did too. She says she accepts me but that doesn’t always seem to be the case… (FtM/16/Trans)
Story #1543
When I came out… it was to myself at 15. I cried all night long and had a panic attack but it was a huge weight off my shoulders and I’d never felt more relieved in my life. I’ve grown to fully accept myself, I finally know who I am and even if not everyone knows it I couldn’t be happier. (FtM/16/Trans and gay)
Story #1527
When I came out as transgender to my mom, I was 14, and terrified. We were on our way home from the grocery store and I just looked at her and said, “I think I was supposed to be a boy.” (I didn’t know what it was called.) And all she said was “I figured that was why you were acting weird.”
Story #1510
When I came out to my then best friend, I told him, “You probably already know this but — I’m trans”. He acted weird about it, then from that day on he’s insisted on calling me my deadname half the time and making he/him pronouns stand out in his sentences. I’m stuck with him because we live next to each other.