When is the right time to come out?
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JoyfulDreamer39
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Mar 2, 2015
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There's no right time or place. It's up to you, whenever you are ready and feel comfortable about it.
bethdoeslife
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Apr 18, 2015
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When the coast is queer :) Aha no, whenever you feel happy doing so, don't feel pressured into doing anything. Come out when you feel it's the right time :)
Anonymous
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Mar 22, 2016
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Sometimes, there just isn't a "right time". Coming out can be so scary. Sometimes we feel like we're never ready and never will be.
The right time for you to come out is when you feel that it's safe, when you feel ready, and when you're prepared to face the changes that may come next.
Hanna195
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Jul 20, 2015
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It is hard to know sometimes when the right time to come out is. I hate that we even have to 'come out'.. we should just be able to come home or say to others 'Oh I have a girlfriend/boyfriend now' with no judgement or shock. Come out when you are ready to come out, when you can face judgement or acceptance. Make sure you know yourself to know what you identify yourself as or if you identify yourself at all and make sure you can be happy with yourself! Prepare just incase for any judgement, shock etc because it may happen and has happened to a lot of people! But try to keep positive! You will feel great and a huge weight lifted off your shoulders! good luck! x
Ahlex
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Jul 13, 2015
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Honestly I think the best time to come out is when you're financially stable on your own, due to the fact that a lot of parents seem to recklessly kick out their kids for it.
yourfabsenpai
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May 27, 2015
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The right time to come out is when you feel comfortable. Some people come out in their 60s while others come out when they are 14. It just depends on if you're comfortable with your sexuality and if you feel that the person you are coming out to, is trustworthy or needs to know. Just make sure that you're not putting your life in danger. (ex. getting disowned, being assaulted, isolation, etc.) There are many websites/hotlines that can help you with coming out. Ex. Kids Help Phone, LGBT Foundation, The Trevor Project, and more!
iPheonix
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Oct 23, 2015
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Coming out is a matter of being proud and comfortable! If you're happy with the way you are and have friends or family you'd like to share that with, you should be more than proud to! :) Share the love.
trisjlistens
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Oct 22, 2015
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Trust me, you will feel it and when you do, go for it. Just remember not to pressure yourself.
Anonymous
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Apr 9, 2015
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When you feel comfortable enough to admit it to yourself without having any negative judgment on yourself, I think that would be a good time to come out. Because although you would receive tons of support, there would be many out there that would not support you or share your believe. And it is at those times of adversities where your self acceptance would be helpful.
Rachel0293
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May 7, 2015
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Whenever you're ready. There may not feel like a "right time". Sometimes you just have to go for it.
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