When I came out I was about 7 years old and did not know what transgender was. I had short hair and lived in Wisconsin. I was mistaken for a boy very often, even on an all girls soccer team. Basically I told my mom that when people thought I was a boy I would just go along with it and say yes I was a boy. We were moving from Wisconsin to Missouri at the time, both not good spots for a trans kid. But my mom asked me my new name and everyone at my new school had no idea I was not cis. I only stayed in Missouri for a year than we moved to Minnesota, and here it is much better for me to be me! (M/11/Omnisexual/transgender)
Story #2325
When I came out, it was more of an impromptu thing. My friend whom I previously told convinced me to tell my favorite teachers so I wouldn’t be deadnamed by them. They stood by me the whole time for comfort and now I have two teachers on my side 🙂 I have some other supportive friends, and they use my new name and pronouns, which is so liberating. My family is not supportive, so transitioning isn’t possible yet. Facing lots of self doubts but excited to become myself finally. (FtM/17/Bi)
Story #2321
When I came out, it was to only a few close friends by accident. I was at a Halloween party and we were sitting in the host’s bedroom. We were talking about another friend who had come out as trans (MTF), and I blurted out, “It’s like we traded genders.” They were confused at first, but they eventually caught on and they were very supportive. Coming out is scary, but if you surround yourself with people you trust, they’ll be there for you all the way. (FTM/14/Bisexual)
Story #2311
When I came out, I don’t think I entirely did it intentionally. Which, yes, in retrospect is absolutely hilarious. And at that point, I think my mom might have already known. I started out thinking that I was cis; as years went on, though, my views changed, and I thought I might be nonbinary. And then, I realized I prefer male pronouns, and wanted to be comfortable in my own body! One day, I was just in the car, and I just sort of said it to my mom. I don’t really have any preferred names right now, and she was a bit confused by that. I’m still on the road to figuring myself out, but it’s getting easier every day! Thank you for listening 🙂 (Male [FtM]/12/Bisexual)
Story #2307
When I came out I had been questioning my gender identity for a long time. I was born a girl but never connected with it. People always thought of me as a lesbian tomboy and nothing more but when I learned about being trans and what it was I realized that I wasn’t a girl. However I was still very confused and scared so instead of making the jump to being a trans guy I waited and stuck with the term non-binary (but as you can tell it wasn’t the right fit). After a lot of thought I came out to my parents over dinner. I was nervous even though it was my third time. Overall I have been accepted by my family and friends. Along with this hope to take steps to medically transition. (M/13/Trans (FtM)/straight? bi?)
Story #2299
When I came out to my mom, she said she accepted me, but kept misgendering me. I remember telling her I wanted to change my name, and she got really mad. Recently I talked to her about constantly misgendering me, and she said that I was “too young to know”, which is stupid. When I came out to my dad, he said I didn’t “act like a boy”, and wouldn’t refer to me as one. I’m lucky to have friends, an aunt and a few cousins that accept me. (Transmasculine/13/Gay)
Story #2289
When I came out, it was only to a few people at first. Just some super close friends. At the time, I was pansexual and cis female. Things have changed a decent amount since then, as I’ve come out to them, and a few of my siblings, as nonbinary trans-masc, pansexual, and polyamorous. They’ve all been my biggest supporters and the best friends I could ever ask for. I even got 3 partners that support me as well! I might not tell my parents yet though, since we live in the south and they’re both pastors. Until I move out, I don’t really wanna consider telling them. :/ (Nonbinary Trans-Masc [they/he/fae/it]/17/Pansexual polyamorous)
Story #2282
When I came out, it was the day after the last day of school. I had already told friends and stuff, but I posted a TikTok and told my grandma. She loves me unconditionally and has gotten me stuff to help. My brothers have been very understanding even after being so young. Their dad also supports me and told me to be me! My aunt said she is so proud of me!! And most importantly: my mom! She is currently in jail; I wrote her a letter telling her and she wrote me back basically telling me how proud she was and how she loved my name and it’s as beautiful as me. (F/14/Transgender)
Story #2280
When I came out, it was to my friends and sister and slowly to my parents. It was a little difficult to come out at first but I overcame it after a while. My friends and my sister accepted me, which I only semi-expected, while it’s been a little rocky with my parents. They’re not rude nor hostile about it, but my mom sometimes makes jokes which don’t sit right with me. She also says she’s not used to change and apologizes about it. It sometimes hurts but I’m used to it cause I know they love me. (Transmasc/FtM/15/Bisexual)
Story #2276
When I came out as gay, my mom gasped (it was over the phone) and dismissed it. When I halfway came out as trans, my mom and grandma degraded queer people in an attempt to change my mind. I have been told that my brother and sister (among other people) are not allowed to know. My mother told me today that my brother and sister are not allowed to listen to Lil Nas X or Jojo Siwa because he (Lil Nas X) is gay and she (Jojo Siwa) is pansexual, and my poor sister loved Jojo Siwa. My friends are super supportive, and save me every day from a world of sadness, but it hurts that my friends accept me more than my own mother, and I’m sorry for anyone who is in this situation or worse. (F/15/Gay/trans)