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Anonymous on Aug 7, 2017
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You can only come out when you feel comfortable. It is always safer to tell some close friends first that way you have a good working support system around you from any back lash you may receive from others that may not be as accepting.
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Profile: Aayla
Aayla on Aug 26, 2019
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You can start with the people that are closest to you, those you trust the most and/or those who are more likely to accept you, because they have expressed lgbt-friendly views. This way, you'll feel stronger because you'll know that you already have supportive people by your side! Just be open about your feelings and explain what it means to be who you are and how you realized it. There are inclusive people out there who will welcome you for who you are!
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Anonymous on Sep 5, 2016
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You could just tell people if they ask or correct them if they make assumptions you could tell your friends first as well so they could possibly help you come out
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Anonymous on Jul 31, 2017
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When I was coming out, it seemed very, very overwhelming. One thing to keep in mind is there is no one, singular time that you come out. I think that coming out is different for everyone, but come out to all your close friends first. Some people choose to do it in a small group, but I think one on one is the best way at first if you want to keep your anxiety to a minimum - coming out is no small thing! Nowadays, with so much technology, word can spread quickly. It may turn out that some people you didn't come out to may end up knowing. Eventually, coming out begins to feel casual, like no big deal. Also, you don't need everyone to know, of course if you want to, that's fine. Just make sure you remember you sexuality identity is a part of you, but not all of you.
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If your thinking about coming out only do it if your ready. Don’t feel pressured. And if there are some kids who don’t want to be friends with you anymore there not real friends. Just make sure to be comfortable and proud of yourself.
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Anonymous on Nov 26, 2018
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The thing is, people sometimes feel like if they're lgbtq/ai+ then they have to tell people around them. You don't actually have to make sure that everyone knows what your gender identity or sexuality is. You can bring it up if you're discussing crushes or something like that, that would be a comfortable situation for you to bring it up in. I personally was wondering for a while how to come out to my friends, and in the end I just announced it in between classes. And that was it. They went "ok". They didn't discuss it or make a big deal out of it. There are still plenty of people I know or are friends with who don't know my sexuality. That's not because I don't trust them, and it's not because they wouldn't accept me, but it's because it doesn't matter whether or not everyone I know knows my sexuality. I am me. I'm not defined by my sexuality or gender identity. So basically, just tell the people it's important to you to tell, and the rest will probably get to know it in the long run, so , don't pressure yourself or worry too much :)
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RhoenH on Mar 23, 2020
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I suggest that you start out with a small group of people you trust, maybe even adults you trust to get comfortable. If you feel it is something you want to be more visible about you can mention it in everyday conversation subtly, thats how most people have come out to me, and how I come out to other people. Where i'm from, no one usually bats an eye if you are anything other than straight. You can also join your GSA if you have one, and you can start becoming a visible voice in the school for LGBTQ rights and advocacy, most people at my school know me as "that activist queer" since I am very involved with my GSA. Do what feels right for you, and don't feel pressured to have to do things a certain way. XOXO William
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