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What's the easiest way to come out of the closet?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 5, 2015
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I was sitting on the couch with my mom, watching the telly. I was so scared to tell her that I'm gay, so I wrote it on a piece of paper, put it in the bathroom and went to bed. 15 minutes later she came into my room and said that it's all okay. Best mom ever.
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Profile: plumnectarine
plumnectarine on May 17, 2015
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If there is a way someone tell me. The only way it gets easier is through experience. Though doing it over text or phone is significantly less painful
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 9, 2015
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Some people feel pressured to come out of the closet right away but you don't have to. You can wait until you are old enough to move out of the house in case something doesn't go the way it's planned
Profile: cvga
cvga on Mar 7, 2016
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there is no easy way, you just have to accept who you are and whoever doesn't love you like that then they're not worth it
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politeTiger9271 on Mar 14, 2016
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There´s no easiest way. You can come out in the way you feel more confident
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Anonymous on Jun 20, 2016
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Talk to the people you trust first and then come out with them being your supporters through it all.
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Anonymous on Aug 1, 2016
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Open and honestly. I've found that the best way to say something is to just do it. Its ultimately up to you though. You know you family and friends more than I do. Do what you deem best.
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There is no easy way to come out of the closet, some do it with a note, others wave flags... my own personal coming out of the closet came literally two hours after I realized that I am bi. I was in the car with my friends and simply couldn't hold in my realization any longer so I just blurted out, "By the way guys, I am bi." My friends started laughing, turns out they knew I wasn't straight long before I clued in. I came out from there, my method was to randomly insert my statement of newfound sexuality into normal everyday conversation. It wasn't the best method of coming out but hey, it worked for me!
Profile: Dandroider
Dandroider on May 1, 2018
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That's an individual desicion. For me, it was to get good information (aside of just being attracted to certain genders or the way i feel about my gender identity), and then sit down and say it right out. If you're coming out to your friends, it might be good to come out to acertain friend who you trust a lot first, if you come out at school it might be good to talk to a teacher you trust first.
Profile: CharlieLikesCats999
CharlieLikesCats999 on Apr 13, 2020
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First advice of all : stay safe. If there is any risks for you to come out, just think about it, prepare some backup plans just in case before doing it. Second point : you don't owe anyone a coming out. Not your friends, not your family, not your partner. If you're not ready, you're not ready, point. Third : the best way to come out probably depends on the person you want to come out to. Maybe for someone you're afraid of the reaction, who need time to think or to see all your emotions a letter would be the best. Maybe for your overly suportive grandma a talk around tea or a phone call will be enough. Maybe for your curious friends some pride items would lead the way, maybe for your family member that don't have any strong opinion on gays just introducing your partner will go well ! You know them better than anyone else
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