If everyone around you (family, friends, etc.) is hostile towards LGBTQ people, how should you come out? Should you come out at all?

Coming out is a personal decision. It can bring great relief and happiness for some, but pain and even danger for others. Only you can decide if it's worth the risk for you.

I can't give you a direct answer, because I don't know the whole situation. But please remember the most important thing when coming out; will you be safe? If you truly, truly think that someone will be accepting, then maybe you could give a tentative shot. However, considering your question implied no-one close to you seem supportive, it might be wiser to hold your ground.

This is something you'll have to decided for yourself. If you do not feel like it is a safe environment, then you do not need to force yourself to come out. Coming out is a delicate process for anyone, which is why you'll have to decide for yourself if you're ready for the hostilities. If so, you need to know that whatever reaction you get, you are not abnormal and you are not doing anything wrong. You are you, and you are not alone.

This can be a difficult situation, but the best answer i can give is just try not to put yourself in a dangerous situation. If the situation could result in harm for you, I would reconsider coming out to those people. If all your friends are hostile towards LGBTQ+ people, perhaps you should try to find friends who aren't and who would accept you for who you are like true friends are supposed to.

You should only come out if you think it's safe. If coming out would endanger you in any way, don't do it. Coming out to hostile people takes a lot of confidence and is difficult unless you're sure of yourself and understand that your identity is valid and okay. If you plan on coming out to someone who's not very tolerant of LGBTQ+ people, do it at a time that allows for discussion if you feel you're able to hold a good conversation with them about it. If not, slip it in at a time where they may not be able to process and respond until later, so you have more time to plan.

It all depends. If you're very young and wish to come out to your parents who aren't for LGBTQ+ people, then I would advise holding it till you're old enough to know if you were kicked out, you'd be able to support yourself. If you're at a young age and wish to come out, try coming out to a school counsellor, or a close friend. Just so you're able to get it off your chest. Try your best to explain your situation to your parents.

This is a difficult question to answer. On one hand, an LGBTQ individual should have every right to express themselves freely and openly without fear of reprisal or judgement. On the other hand, however, such expression in a hostile environment could very well cause severe problems (as illustrated by the many homeless LGBTQ youths). To answer your question: it depends. If you feel that you would not be putting yourself at risk, then it is your decision to make. Would you be more comfortable knowing that you have nothing to hide? Or would the stigma placed on you by your family/surroundings outweigh that freedom?

If you want to come out, it is up to you. If you feel safer staying closeted, then that is okay. If you feel like you would be better off coming out, then that is also okay. Try to make sure you have a support system, and have a back up place to go in case things go awry if you find that necessary. Just do what you think is best for you.

Coming out is something that you should only do when you feel comfortable doing so, do not feel under pressure to come out when you do not feel ready to do so, many come out when their young, others when they are older, there is no right or wrong time to come out except for when you feel ready.

You should come out so you can be true to yourself. And you should just hope people will except you