I'm Gay!

[chevandmav]

I looked in the mirror today for once, and said the words, "I'm gay," and was okay with it. You know, this has been a long journey, and I'm only 15 and 1/2-ish. I just am so angry with myself though, because I'm so afraid to come out. Does anyone have any advice as far as coming out to a large group of people? I mean I'm section leader in Choir, and just a role model in my school, but how can I be a role model if I'm so afraid to tell everyone who I truly am. I know it's so silly, but I am comfortable with myself, but I just want other people to be okay with me.

[ashdaniel]

I been there and know how you feel. It is hard to come out. It is even harder admit it to yourself that you are even gay. I am bisexual. I have hard time convincing myself that I like guy. Just recently, after my first bf that I keep in secret and broke up because I am scare getting caught, I am with my current boyfriend which I start telling people I am bi. I tell one my roommate and one close friend. They are cool about it and it even make myself easier to tell people．Now, I am perfectly fine telling people I am bi but I dont like to share my relationship so only my close friends know. I will say you can tell your close friends first and when you get comfortable, "boom" post something on social media, you are good to go. Everything is base on how comfortable you are. My student council president is gay. He even bring his bf to the graduation banquet. Everyone was cool about. Just be confident about yourself, believe in yourself and knowing people are out there supporting you.

[PinkFloyd]

You're off to a good start. it may sound cliche, but recognizing and accepting your own sexuality is the first step to coming out. my little brother who is also 15, came out as gay to me and parents in a very straight-forward way. We accepted and supported him and obviously still do. However, you're a different person with different people in your life. My advice is to examine the people you hang out and go from there. If you decide to come out, don't hold back. just admit it and be proud. Best of luck to you, man.

[Bluebyrd]

I'm gay and I'm open about it. I just don't feel pressured to tell the whole world. It's not a vital piece of information for everyone who knows you, it's just a part of you. My advice is to not feel like it's something that you've got to let out but not something that you've got to keep in either. If it's brought up and it's relevant to the topic of conversation, be completely honest. You feel me?

[SethfromMI]

good for you on coming out and best wishes on coming out to others