Coming out is a deeply personal and pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ individuals, encompassing the courageous act of sharing their authentic identity with others, fostering self-acceptance, and seeking understanding and validation.
In this episode, we’re taking a look at the origins of the concept of “coming out” and National Coming Out Day, the importance of being our authentic selves, and how we can feel empowered in our decision to live openly.
Additional Resources:
- Listen to My Coming Out Story
- Coming Out Definition
- The History Behind Why We Say a Person 'Came Out of the Closet'
- Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World
- The Gay Metropolis: The Landmark History of Gay Life in America
- A Brief History of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Social Movements
- Where Did the Phrase 'Come Out of the Closet' Come From?
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- 51. ACT UP: Silence = Death
- Understanding Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality
- The Process of Coming Out
- Stages in the Coming Out Process
- Coming Out and Mental Health
- Coming Out is Good for Our Mental Health
- 20 Things to Know Before You Come Out and How to Go About It
- How Do I Come Out?
- Why Do We Need National Coming Out Day?
- This is Why Coming Out is Important (Even After You've Come Out)
- Coming Out as LGBTQ+ in Adulthood
- The Coming Out Handbook