Articles

Coming out

Why people choose to come out

1.

They're ready to start dating and want close friends, family to know

2.

They don’t want people making assumptions about them/ gossiping

3.

They're tired of hearing other people use stereotypes/ negative labels

4.

They feel like they're not acting true to themselves

Why people decide not to come out

1.

They're not sure who they are/ how they feel

2.

They're afraid they'll face bullying, harrassment, discrimination or violence

3.

Their families/ friends don't know and they worry about what might happen if people found out

4.

They live in a community that has not been accepting of LGBTQ+ people

Things to keep in mind

1.

Trust your gut

2.

Weigh all the possibilities

3.

Have a support system

4.

Let go of expectations

5.

Identify peer pressure

6.

Think about privacy

7.

Coming out is a lifelong process

Click to read full article

Is this article useful?

Leave your review!