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)
Story #2265
When I came out to my mom as transgender ftm she said she accepted me, but she then had a breakdown and told me it’s for attention and that she and my dad won’t let me start hormones or blockers and that they won’t use my preferred name or pronoun. The rest of my family still calls me by my deadname and she/her. It’s hard and I struggle with it every day and am currently looking for a way to leave. I promise you’ll get through everything. Just stay strong; you’re loved and special and deserve the world. (FTM/15/Gay)
Story #2258
When I came out was actually just 30 minutes ago to my grandma. She texted me an artist whose name was Angelina Jordan and said it was her favorite artist. Then she proceeded to say, “I love listening to her when I feel a little extra bi.” She also said that many in our family were bi and that she loved me. So basically my grandma came out to me and I was like f it and I told her I was demi and trans. We then texted a little more and she said she knew since I was 3. I’ve always been scared to tell my grandparents but I now know they’ll always love me. (M/13/Demisexual/transgender)