How do I come out as nonbinary?

I came out first to people who already understood what it meant to be nonbinary, whether if it was just because they knew the literal definition, or because they were nonbinary themselves. It tends to be the easiest environment to do it, and it can be really encouraging to be in a safe space with people who know what you're sharing. Telling people your preferred pronouns (he/she/they) is also a good place to start. Same goes with the name you'd prefer to be called (if it's different than something you were called before). Basically just finding ways to explain to people how you identify yourself as a person and what you feel comfortable with is a really good way of opening up about your gender. Also, having just a calm conversation with people, and answering their questions (if you want to, and if they're someone who actually cares) can really help. The more people tend to understand it, the less they seem to fear it/feel negatively towards it. I hope that helps!

Tell one person who you trust first, make sure you are prepared to tell them exactly what nonbinary means and even how you discovered it yourself. good luck.

Coming out as nonbinary requires a bit of explanation on your part, especially if the person or people you plan to come out to know nothing about the term. It might be best to prepare an index card, pamphlet or have a well thought out explanation before hand before coming out to some one as nonbinary. Do be prepared for questions and concerns coming from those you are coming out to; try to answer them to the best of your ability as well.

As somebody who's nonbinary, I've found it can be a lot of explaining! But if you feel comfortable with somebody, and you want them to start using your preferred pronouns and name, then I'd start by telling them one-on-one. Best of luck; I hope it goes well!

Accepting your gender if the first crucial step. In order for others to be comfortable around you, you need to be comfortable with your own self. Self-reflection and research can help you better understand your gender identity and also give you the answers when people close to you might have questions. Then it's up to you to tell who you want and trust, you don't need to tell anyone- it's your business, but if you want to make others aware then find people you trust and talk to them- if they are good people they will understand and accept you for who you are.

Breathe in, Breathe out. Coming out is stressful, and even when you know it's going to go well you're still going to be nervous. The first step is safety. Is it safe for them to know? is it safe to come out here? Will they tell anyone even if I tell them not to? the second step is knowing what to say. Plan what you're going to say. Whatever worries you have about safety, I recommend taking into account here. How much do they know about the community? Will you have to explain it to them? but the most important part here is to have fun!! Breathe in even though you are worried, breathe out even though you're stressed and think of what you're going to say. Plan it out. In bullet points, in a paragraph, with keywords. Casual tone or serious. Write it down, or don't! do what you feel comfortable with. Know when to say it, and take an hour-long break before you do. Breathing exercises, power posing, have some fun, be comfortable, be confident, be yourself. Now's the time. Take what you wrote, take what you planned, and be prepared to throw it out the window. These conversations never go as planned. Know what you want to touch up on and if the speech really matters to you tell them not to interrupt before you're done. Pull the person aside and tell them. Relax, make it easy for yourself and them. Be prepared they will have questions. They will react. Not necessarily negatively, but they will react. Breathe. No matter what happens, life will go on.

Often times the hardest person to come out to is YOU. Love, affirm, and accept who you are first. Once you are over that, coming out to all different relationships in life will be much less difficult and nerve-wracking.

The same way you come out as anything else. Tell people, mention your pronouns and boundaries, and if you feel up to it and they express interest/concern, explain what non-binary means. The baseline would be getting them to respect your pronouns and terms you don't want to be referred to as.

When you are ready and you are safe tell people by any means you feel comfortable with. Some people share via social media, letters or just a conversation.

It depends on who you want to come out to. But in general, approaching the subject in a more subtle manner to check how your social environment thinks about nonbinary people is a good start. Bring up the topic from time to time and if the reactions are positive, talk to them about it as openly as possible and explain it if necessary. There is no right or wrong way to come out, do what feels right to you, go with your gut feeling.