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How do I come out as nonbinary?

Profile: TransRayOfSunshine
TransRayOfSunshine on Jun 8, 2018
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Well, first you need to be cautious, yet brave. Blatantly saying it in front of everyone is not a very good idea unless they are LGBTQ+ supporters, so lightly bring it up in a conversation and say it there.
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Anonymous on Jul 27, 2018
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You start off by telling the person gender doesn't matter in an individual and it doesn't define who they aim to be :)
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Anonymous on Nov 18, 2018
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First you start with your most trusted friends that will support you then work up to other friends and then to the parents and family. If you feel safe and your parents will support you then tell then first. I know it hard and if you just try this way, it might work. Coming out is always overwhelming but if you need someone to talk to there are many listeners ready to talk with you, including myself, I hope this has help you guys in some way.
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Aayla on Jul 31, 2019
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Sometimes, the biggest obstacle for nonbinary people when it comes to coming out, is that there is very scarce knowledge about this reality. So it's important to share all the information you can about the notion of gender and its different declinations. Then you can open your heart and tell them how you feel, maybe tell them how you came to realize what your identity is, and let them now you're there if they have any questions.
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Anonymous on Oct 3, 2019
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Coming out is already a difficult thing to do, You need to recognize that this can be a challenge and how scary the process of coming out can be. Consider the following steps: 1. Consider how and when you want to come out. 2. Keep when you come out simple people will ask questions because it is a big change 3. Have some resources on hand. - it may be good to educate them on what it is so that they can understand what is going on. 4. Be honest about your feelings 5. Tell who you are coming out to your needs as an individual After being able to come out it is a big change and will take into account that it is a major change for others too and be mindful that they may make a mistake.
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Anonymous on Aug 7, 2020
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I'm non-binary. There is no one right way to come out as non-binary. The best piece of advice I could give to you is being okay with how you are now and making peace with the fact that many people aren't going to be---and that's alright. You don't need your existence validated by anyone. If you have specific pronouns, people might call you by your undesired ones. I don't wanna be pessimistic and say, "prepare for the worst" but I wouldn't suggest going into a possible battle with knowledgeable warfare to help yourself and shield, in a way, from unnecessary hurt. Today, I got a message asking about my gender and when I tried to answer, "I'm nonbinary", it took a turn for the worst and they asked about my genitalia. Don't ever tolerate disrespect and love yourself as you are :)
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Anonymous on Jun 11, 2017
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As a nonbinary person myself, I can say that it depends on your situation. Me, I had very supportive surroundings. So if you don't, it would be best to think about many different ways to tell everyone. I came out all at once. My name, my pronouns, and my appearence changed all within one week. To reinforce it, I corrected anyone who used my wrong pronouns or my dead name. I don't know how old you are, but if you are still in school, but if you come out during the school year, it would be best to tell all your teachers beforehand.
Profile: Michelle57
Michelle57 on Jun 16, 2017
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First make sure they know what that means before you tell them that's what you are. Maybe tell them that's what your friend/someone you know and they don't is to see how they react or say something like "did you know some people feel like this?" Or explain what how you feel in terms of gender before labeling it to make sure they know what you mean.
Profile: 1960sTRex
1960sTRex on Jun 21, 2017
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Well it depends who you're coming out too, you can do it seriously and have all the information ready to answer questions or you could come out with a pun or baked goods? Maybe a mixture of both! It's how you feel comfortable but definitely be ready for the questions!
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Anonymous on Jul 24, 2017
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There is no recipe for coming out, but first it's important that you think of your own safety. Will your family accept your "true self", or maybe won't they understand you or even send you away? After you know that you aren't in danger to be " corrected " or sth by your family, you can try to find a time and place where they will truely listen to you. It's always good to be honest, so try to tell them it's not a "phase". I'm sure that your true friends will stay with you no matter what happens.
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