Share your queerness.
Coming out is only part of the journey of sharing your queer identity. In this guide we’ll look at resources for coming out, along with ways to better understand the supportive communities you may have, and unpacking some of what society has told you about queerness.
RESOURCEComing out.
“I believe that telling our stories, first to ourselves and then to one another and the world, is a revolutionary act. It is an act that can be met with hostility, exclusion, and violence. It can also lead to love, understanding, transcendence, and community. I hope that my being real with you will help empower you to step into who you are and encourage you to share yourself with those around you.”
Knowing where and how you can be your most authentic, full self is an important step in the journey of identity development. For some people formally disclosing your identity or coming out feels important, for others it is not. This is a deeply personal choice.
If coming out is something you are exploring, we recommend checking out these resources:
As always, use your best judgement (and trust your gut) about the safety of coming out to the people in your life. If at any point you need to speak with someone during your coming out process, consider reaching out to the Trevor Project or Crisis Text Line.
ACTIVITYThink of where you are most affirmed.
Regardless of whether coming out is something that feels right to you, all queer people can benefit from identifying the places and people in their lives where they feel most affirmed.
ACTIVITYUnpack what you’ve learned and heard about being LGBTQ+ from society
Part of a resilience practice is being able to identify and name how the cis-heteronormative messages we heard growing up influence how we feel about our identity.