Coming Out?

The Key 0:00

coming out and telling people about your sexual orientation or gender identity is called coming out. coming out is not necessarily a one off event, lesbian, gay, bi, and trans LGBT people may have to come out many times during their lives. It's also very individual and people may face different challenges when coming out. There is no one prescribed way to come out. You may feel comfortable being open about your sexual orientation and gender identity with some people, but not with others. Coming out may be difficult and takes courage. reactions to someone coming out can range from very positive to less welcoming. Once you have made the decision to tell people, you may want to think about how you tell them you may get to a point where you need to talk about it with someone to get support or simply get it off your chest. To hide who you are from other people often means lying and pretending You'll need to think about whether hiding is more or less stressful than being open about it. Don't feel under pressure to come out. Take your time. Only you will know when you feel comfortable and ready to do it. If you decide to come out but are unsure how others might react, you could consider making contact with the support group first. There are help lines, community groups and agencies across the country who are there to support and advise you. No matter what your situation is. Always remember you are just as worthy to be happy and free as anyone else. You can get more information at https://adultkeyhole.com

Transcribed by otter.ai

---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-keyserling/message

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-keyserling/support