So, I'm May and I am kind of still struggling with my sexuality. I'm in love with one of my (female) friends, and I knew I was gay, but I can't distinguish attraction to a male and thinking they are cute, because of growing up in an environment where I didn't know anything about the LGBTQ+ community.
The biggest part of me coming out was positive, mostly because from what I've found, the people my age are very tolerant and accepting.
I kind of gradually came out to the people around me. First I came out to my friend group, because I was pretty sure they would be supportive. I accidentally told my brother and sister too, because let's say it, I'm a disaster gay. I had told everyone close to me except for my parents. So I decided to do it when we were alone.
I walked up to them and asked if I could talk to them, and my mom asked me if she had to go and sit down for it. I told her I hoped not, and after that I told them I liked someone, and that it was a girl. They didn't tell me that it was wrong (they are Christian, like me). However, they told me about how they 'thought' they were gay/bi when they were younger and that it was a phase. I'm pretty sure they're trying to convince themselves they're straight, because soon after that they married. They haven't said anything about it afterwards, but I'm out and proud, although I still will have to tell different people. They haven't said to me that they accept me, but they wouldn't kick me out.
And that's basically my coming-out story.
