Some background, so I'm 14(turning 15 in November), and I have only been questioning my sexuality for at most like 3 months. Then around the end of August my parents separated and I started questioning if I was gay and now I'm 99.99% sure my parents attitudes will be great and It will be one of those perfect coming outs, but like I have read stories where people have waited till they were 30 to come out! So why am I moving through this so quickly? Maybe it's because I've spent hours reading coming out stories and articles to help you come out? Honestly I have no clue.
No it’s fine your doing it now I’m 15 and started coming out. Some just do it later than others because of varied reasons it just depends on whether you are ready or not.
Hello Redsweater! Welcome to EC! Each of us come to an understanding and acceptance of our sexuality at our own pace. And, then we choose to Come Out (or not Come Out) when we feel comfortable and safe doing so. It sounds like you understand and accept your sexuality and that you feel comfortable Coming Out now into what you expect will be an accepting environment from your parents. That's wonderful. I wish you all the best with your Coming Out!
I came out when I was 14 and I'm 27 years old now. It went great for me! I was happy to get the coming out part out of the way so early in life. It would have been so much harder if I came out at my age now, so I'm glad I didn't wait. You do not need to wait.
Redsweater....No, 15 is not too young. You are after all the only person who can know your attraction and also know when it feels right to come out. I waited until I was 64....Don't even think of doing that.....David
Comming out is a really personal thing. Everyone does it at a different pace and that's fine. If your 15 and sure of your sexuality that's great. I wish I'd been in able to accept myself at your age, but no, I had to deny it till I was 23. Who knows what oppertunities I missed by living in denial, probably a lot. Moral is that if you think your ready and you think your parents will accept you go for it.
I started coming out at 16. Some people start younger. I knew a girl when we were 13 that was out. Some people wait longer. As time goes on society is becoming more progressive and people are not only getting more information on queer identities at a younger age, but society as a whole is more accepting. Of course every area is different and may or may not be progressive. As long as you are comfortable and safe, you can come out as early or as late as you want.
