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.
Story #1397
When I came out, my mom told me no one in my family would accept me. She told me she would fix me, that I would get help. She told me I was too pretty to be a boy. When I came out the boy I’ve loved for 4 years came out as bi. We’re dating now. He told me, “You’re a guy?” “Yes.” “Well, that makes me bi then.”
Story #1381
When I came out for the first time my mom told me I’d spent too much time on the computer and needed to stop thinking so much/that it was a phase. My dad told me it was unnatural to refer to myself with male pronouns and that I should stop. Ironically, they both say they’re supportive of trans people, but won’t acknowledge they have two sons. I will not try to come out to them again. (Trans/18/Gay)
Story #1362
When I came out as transgender, my mother straight up told me that I was wrong. It broke me, because all I wanted was her acceptance. She said that I am not allowed to do any transitioning until I am 18. I am 15 and my mental health is already terrible, I don’t think I can do it.
Story #1359
When I came out to my little cousin as transgender, it was on accident. Now she’s confused about it and her homophobic dad doesn’t want to discuss things involving it. I wish I hadn’t, but she’s happy for me and “hopes I can be a boy soon.”