One of my New Years resolutions was to come out to the people whom I trust. Since I started school this year, I have grown more comfortable with myself and beginning to accept my sexuality after 4 years of knowing that I am and being in the closet. A few of my friends already know as well as my sister. Basically I was talking to my mom yesterday about another friend who told me he was bisexual when we hung out a few days ago. I asked her if my sister or I were to come out if she would accept us and she said she would. Then she looked at me and asked her if there was something that I wanted to tell her and then I kind of blurted out that I think that I am bi as well. Then it all came out, from my 8th grade female crush to what really happened at my friends house from 4th-6th grade and things we did at sleepovers. She seemed surprised because I had only ever talked about crushes on boys. But she did say that I was welcome to bring a girl home if I wanted to. I was so happy I started to cry. I had a mix of emotions because I was basically revealing a 4 year old secret. And by coming out to my close friends, I've found out a lot about my other friends sexualities that really surprised me. Now that she knows I can go to pride this summer and try and get to know this one girl a bit better.
Congratulations, anna96! That's a wonderful story. Oftentimes, 'just' Coming Out is easier than spending a lot of time worrying about how to go about it in advance. I'm so happy that your mom was so accepting! Happy New Year to you!
Congratulations It's always a huge relief when you come out to someone close to you and they take it well.
