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Making a Coming Out Plan
When you’re ready to tell that first person — or even those first few people — give yourself time to prepare. Think through your options and make a deliberate plan of whom to approach, when and how.
Having the Conversations
Fostering strong, deep relationships with your friends and family begins with honesty. Living openly is important because it allows for closer relationships with the people you care about — and ultimately a happier life for you. For most people, coming out or opening up to someone new starts with a conversation.
Telling Family Members
No matter what their age, many people are afraid their parents will reject them if they come out. The good news is that you’re probably wrong. It’s true that many parents are shocked when their children say they’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. But it’s also true that most parents are unwilling to completely reject their children.
Telling Friends
When you’re ready to come out to friends, you may be lucky enough to have some who are already out themselves, or who have a GLBT friend or relative of their own. Oftentimes, however, coming out to a friend can be a leap of faith.
Living Openly on Your Terms
As you continue to live openly, there are some points to consider.