How can I come out to people in my school as bisexual?
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Updated: Mar 23, 2020
Anthony974
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May 8, 2015
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Never feel forced to come out. When you're ready, I'd tell your close friends that you are bisexual. If they are true friends, then they will accept you. It's ultimately up to you if you want to come out to your whole grade. A way to do this is to post a coming out status or picture on a social media website.
Anonymous
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Jul 4, 2017
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Coming out is complicated, so before you do, go over a few things with yourself- most importantly, will you be safe if you come out? This is hard because there's almost always bully's who may call you names and such, so if you come out to the whole school, you may suffer verbal abuse. You really want to make sure that you will not be seriously harmed. I don't want to scare people off with this but it is important, and hopefully your school is a safe community to come out too- and that's the other thing... if you only want to tell a specific group, which I think is a lot easier, I would suggest telling the people you think will support you most first, and then do it as a group with some people you've already told and some people you haven't, that way you have support. And how to tell them? You can just say "I'm bisexual". Or you can tell them you have crushes on a guy and a girl, or you can say you were glad for bi representation on a tv show, anything! And my advice is to say it loud and proud. It's hard coming out, you're probably nervous, but you're also very proud of that aspect of your identity... tell them you're proud! Coming out can be intimidating, but once you're out to a supportive group, you feel really good about yourself. I hope this helps you!
Mugiwara
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Aug 4, 2015
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Be self assured and keep in mind that it is none of their business, wether they like it or not. Stay yourself and do not let them pull you down.
SoaringSky
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May 1, 2015
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The most important part about coming out is to make sure that you are ready to come out first. You should always think of yourself before thinking of how others will feel or react when deciding if and when, to come out. If you do decide to come out, you can go about it in many different ways, though many choose to start small, telling a few close friends first before telling everyone.
HopefulJet61
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Nov 9, 2015
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Well you can join LGBT program at your school if you have one it's a great way to meet other people who are Bi and to get involved with your community!
RoxyPeeps
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Feb 16, 2015
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Just tell them, if they deny you ignore them because they are not worth your time. If they are friends who deny you, maybe try to explain it more to them.
NicholasW
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Apr 28, 2015
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Well good question. First I would ask how do they feel about LGBT then If they hate It I would just ignore them and find others to talk to or if they accept it then I would tell them that I was bisexual since I am gay myself.
Freewillsky
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Oct 27, 2015
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Consider what, and who, you are comfortable with. If you haven't told anyone at your school yet, you may want to start by talking to someone you know you can trust. Let them know, and see how you feel about it. Do you feel safe? Is it a relief? Remember, there's no rush, no deadline, and you can tell others when you wish.
Greatlistener87
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May 10, 2016
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I would suggest that you just come out to the people that are close to you and the people u trust, rather then everyone.
Anonymous
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Aug 3, 2017
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A lot of people have given some really good advice already. Tell people you're close to, put it on a social media site, etc. One additional thing I would add is if you are okay with anyone/everyone knowing, but don't really want to make a huge announcement, you can always choose a few people to come out to and simply tell them that it's not a secret, so they don't have to hide it from anyone, but you're also only specifically coming out to a few people and wanted them to be one of the people you told yourself. There's no need to shout it from the rooftops if you don't want to. Though, I'm an introvert. That's a quieter way of coming out that sounds way more appealing to me. If you want to make it into a big event, though, by all means, do!
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