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Is it ok to not want to come out right now?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 16, 2017
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It certainly is - coming out should happen on your own terms, when you feel comfortable, and you should never feel pressured into it. It can be a very big step for people and you want to make sure it's the right time and place.
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Profile: Artemidesia
Artemidesia on Jul 11, 2017
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It is perfectly okay if you don't want to come out right now. Coming out is a personal choice. Moreover, your safety comes first. You don't have to do it unless you're sure about it.
Profile: courageousDaisy65
courageousDaisy65 on Aug 22, 2017
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Coming out is a personal experience for you as a person. There are a lot of factors that can make us feel like we can't come out and tell people things, especially when things like sexuality sometimes come with a big stigma. Having a fear of coming out is incredibly natural, and there are many reasons. You should come out when you feel ready to. What you can always do is speak to people in LGBTQIA+ Forums online to be met with likeminded people who may be struggling with the same thing, but can also relate to you in other walks of life. You don't have to come out all at once, it can be a slow process and you can take your time with it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 23, 2017
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It is absolutely okay. You are not under obligation to anyone to come out to them, and you can stay in the closet as long as you feel you need to. No matter what, you are still valid.
Profile: wonderfullFireworks64
wonderfullFireworks64 on Oct 17, 2017
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Of course it's okay to come out later! You should come out when you are comfortable with saying it out loud.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 21, 2017
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Of course! You should only come out when you feel that it is safe to do so and when you are comfortable doing so!
Profile: icechaitea
icechaitea on Feb 5, 2018
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Yes, that is okay. For a long time, I felt like I just didn't need to, and when I felt like I did, I was too scared. It's okay to take your time.
Profile: SwordAndThePen
SwordAndThePen on Feb 7, 2018
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Absolutely. As long as you feel safest in the closet, it's fine. You really don't need to come out until you're ready, unlike what some people might have you believe.
Profile: FromDrewWithLove
FromDrewWithLove on Feb 26, 2018
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Of course! Coming out is a personal decision, and it's perfectly normal to not want to do it right now. Not everyone is dying to get out of the closet. Going at your own pace is completely normal. So yes, it is okay to not want to come out right now.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 1, 2018
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yes- you don't to come out until your ready and even then you still don't have to. its just easier to come out for support from your friends and family
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