Jay's Coming Out Story

Jay Chang shares his experiences of coming out.

Growing up there was no term describing the action of 鈥渃oming out鈥� in my mother tongue, at least not one that I was aware of, so when I came out for the first time I didn鈥檛 even know what it was or what to call it. It occurred on the last day of primary school, I was supposed to be transferred to a new school when the next semester commenced. Hence, I took this opportunity to confess to my best friend about my years-long crush and never expected any reciprocation in return.

Fate has a funny sense of humour, however, not only did I fail my entrance exam to the said school, but I also sat next to him for the next two years. I can鈥檛 remember fully what my feelings were at the moment, but it was equally nerve-wracking, exciting, and dreadful all at the same time, so even if there was no appropriate word to describe it, I suppose it is a shared and somewhat universal experience amongst all of us in the LGBTQ+ community. For me coming out is a moment of liberation and courage, it鈥檚 when I get to proudly be myself, and I won鈥檛 ever let anyone take that away from me.

It鈥檚 not always a picture-perfect situation, but by embracing the positive aspects you鈥檒l see that there鈥檚 so much love and compassion in this world. What was his response you ask? He blushed, thanked me, gave me a big hug, and we are still close friends even now 12 years later. That鈥檚 worthy of an 鈥渁ww鈥� moment don鈥檛 you think?

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Jay's Coming Out Story

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