Redditor jess_kemp is a teenage girl with an older teen brother who was struggling with finding the right time to tell their parents he was gay. She showed her support by keeping his secret even though she knew their parents would be fine with his sexual identity. But when she had an epiphany of her […] More
The mother of a 17-year-old boy offered tolerance, encouragement and unconditional love after he came out to her and began dating a male friend of his. At first, that parenting choice felt like a slam dunk. Her response ushered in a smooth and loving space for an adolescent to carve out an identity that unfortunately […] More
A 17-year-old guy who was dating a girl found their relationship was starting to blossom when she uttered those three words of affection to him. Little did his girlfriend know, however, that he was struggling with his sexuality. Redditor sleeplessghosts wondered about the one obstacle that was holding him back from having a full realization […] More
When he glimpsed the seating chart for his sister’s upcoming wedding, one man saw a grim future on the horizon. In fact, he saw himself assigned to dine just a few feet away from an old friend-turned-bully that abused him years ago. Feeling on the outs from everyone, Redditor neonapples2000 turned to the internet for […] More
*Content Warning: the following includes transphobic slurs The decision to come out is based on a number of factors. An important one should be personal safety. Not everyone is in an environment where they can come out safely. But the desire to share their truth can lead to coming out in stages—first with people they […] More
When his teenage niece came out to her about her sexuality, one man found himself carrying information not every family member had access to. Even if the weight of the secret stopped there, it would be a lot to carry. But when he realized his niece’s homosexuality could alienate a very wealthy—and intolerant—relative, the stakes […] More
