When should I come out of the closet?
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Moderated by Sarah Robb, LISW-S (Licensed Independent Social Worker, Supervisor Designation) and LICDC (Licenced Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
Anonymous
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Oct 25, 2016
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Whenever you feel that it is safe to do so. For instance, you may only come out to some people at school, or close friends, or just some family, rather than everyone at once or everyone in every part of your life.
Xstitcher
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Sep 5, 2017
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Whenever you are ready. Don't force yourself, don't feel pressure from friends, family or culture. It is a very personal decision that shouldn't be rushed. Your sexuality is a personal thing between you and your significant other, don't feel pressure to be in or out of the closet. If you do happen to be in the closet though say hello to Aslan.
Brendoodlee
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Oct 3, 2017
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Whenever you feel ready for it! You should come out when you think its the right time, when you want to tell people about it, its important for you to accept yourself for who you are before telling other people.
KarisSolace
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Oct 30, 2017
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There's no fixed time or age when you should come out of the closet! When you should come out of the closet completely depends on whether you would like to come out, how safe you feel coming out, and on a host of different factors that only you can determine for yourself. So, the truth is that only you can determine when you should come out of the closet, and it is a choice that only you can make. Please don't let anyone force or pressure you into it if you don't feel ready! Good luck, and please do message me or another listener if you feel like chatting!
Aayla
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Aug 26, 2019
LGBTQ+ Issues Expert
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Whenever you feel ready. Coming out is a very personal decision, there's no right or wrong time, one should only do that if and when they believe they're ready, when they feel like the uneasiness of opening up will be surpassed by the freedom of being able to express themselves openly. It's up to you to decide if, when and how and with whom to come out, you can take all the time you need.
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