Coming Out
How To Be An Ally On Coming Out Day, According To An Expert
By Rebecca StrongComing out for the first time undoubtedly a pivotal moment in any LGBTQIA+ person’s life. The act of coming out can involve self-affirmation, opening up to loved ones, and fostering a feeling of belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community. So it's fitting…
If You're Feeling Ready To Come Out In College, This Expert Advice Might Help
By Rachel ShattoIf you don't know anything about how to come out in college, you'd have a lot in common with my college-aged self. Back then, I knew I wanted to talk about my queerness, but I didn't have any idea how to go about it. As a result, I don't have a…
6 LGBTQIA+ People Share The Most Rewarding & Most Difficult Parts Of Coming Out
By Elana RubinComing out and sharing your sexuality can be liberating, but also terrifying. You're allowing other people to know the most intimate parts of yourself, which can be rewarding. But you're also opening up in a way that could cause an influx of…
3 Queer Women Share How They Came Out To Guys Who Thought They Were Straight
By Elana RubinThere's this misconception that exists about being queer; it suggests that once you come out, you're done telling people you're not straight. That isn't true. Because assumed straightness is a thing, when you meet new people and if they think you're…
6 LGBTQIA+ People Reveal The 1 Thing They Want Allies To Know About Coming Out
By Elana RubinNational Coming Out Day, Oct. 11, is a time to celebrate and honor queer people's diverse coming-out stories. There's no one "right" way to come out, and no two people will have the exact same experiences. If you're LGBTQIA+ but not ready to share…
How To Fight For LGBTQIA+ Rights On Coming Out Day
By Rebecca StrongOct. 11, 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Coming Out Day, a national, annual awareness day aimed at raising the voices of those in the LGBTQIA+ community and highlighting their experiences. On this day, we celebrate those people who have…
Organizations To Donate To Support LGBTQIA+ Individuals On Coming Out Day
By Rebecca StrongComing Out Day (Oct. 11) is dedicated to acknowledging the LGBTQIA+ experience — and reminding ourselves that coming out is one of the most powerful moves an individual in this community can make. It’s also about shedding light on the challenges…
Here’s What Not To Say When Someone Comes Out To You
By Sean AbramsThe process of coming out is one of the most liberating and overwhelmingly nerve-wracking experiences a queer person can go through in their life. When you decide to tell to take the plunge, you're not just doing it once. Unless you've managed to…
7 Unexpected Ways My Life Changed When I Came Out
By Zara BarrieComing out of the closet is the best, most life-affirming, glorious, wonderful thing I've ever done in my entire life by far. And I've done some pretty cool sh*t. Coming out was better than any career move or any exotic vacation I've ever taken.…
10 Things I Wish I Would Have Known About Coming Out
By Merylee SevillaIt took me 25 years to be comfortable and honest enough to accept the fact I am gay. When you grow up in a conservative household where anything but straight is wrong, it's a hard truth to come to terms with. I dealt with questions like, "What would…
This Is What Happened The First Time I Told A Date I Was Trans
By Landon CohenAfter three-and-a-half years of being in a relationship, I found myself single again when I was 25. Heartbroken, alone, and terrified of dating. My mind would race with all the thoughts of having to explain my transition to another person with…
5 Tips On How To Surround Your Friend With Love & Support When They Come Out
By Hannah SchneiderHappy National Coming Out Day! Oct. 11 marks the 30th anniversary of the LGBTQ+ holiday, which recognizes and celebrates the process of coming out. Contrary to popular belief, coming out is not one isolated event for an LGBTQ+ person. Instead,…
