Jeff Roush·19 hours agoMember-onlyYes, LGBTQ Visibility MattersWhy the LGBTQ Community Needs — and Deserves — to Be Seen As a freshman in high school, I ran in my first season of cross country. I was still learning, running JV almost the entire year — until two of our varsity runners couldn’t run at the regional meet…Coming Out6 min readComing Out6 min read
Nicole DakeinJust Like New·20 hours agoMember-onlyWhen Your Child Comes Out as LGBTQ+ You Can Help ThemAcceptance from parents and family can help your LGBTQ+ teen to thrive — The month of June 2023 is LGBTQ+ Pride month. During this time, we can help to support the LGBTQ+ community through acceptance and advocacy. This all starts with what we do at home. If you are the parent of a child or teen who has recently come out, or decides…Coming Out2 min readComing Out2 min read
Lisa Fourman | Freelance Writer·1 day agoWhy does the LGBTQ+ community only have one month out of the year for celebration?Coming out of the closet as non-binary was one of the hardest things I ever did. I don’t remember what pushed me over the edge into revealing what had been on my mind for so long but it’s something I’ll never forget. It led to me moving out of my…Coming Out3 min readComing Out3 min read
Elora Dodd·2 days agoReal-Time Record (in Poetry: Coming Out As GayEleven months ago, pacing on my porch in a rainstorm, I accepted myself as gay. I knew it was coming. I had spent years trying to fight it, for my family’s sake, for my community’s sake, for my religion’s sake. …Coming Out3 min readComing Out3 min read
Iruka Shinkai·4 days agoPride selection: day 1Happy pride month everyone! I hope you enjoy pride in your way. By the way, in case you missed, you can see pride flag hung as a curtain in my room(I’m not poor I just don’t know how to use flags, I am Asian). I am terrible at doing something…Coming Out3 min readComing Out3 min read
Riley Allen·5 days agoTheo Von “Coming Out” as autisticFrom Comedian to Advocate: Theo Von’s Journey to Self-Discovery and Embracing Neurodiversity In a heartfelt revelation that has touched the hearts of his fans and beyond, comedian Theo Von has recently shared his personal journey of self-discovery and revealed that he is autistic. Known for his quick wit and unique…Coming Out2 min readComing Out2 min read
Rhye P·May 22Familiar Call: Returning to QueernessFirst published in print — SAD Magazine Issue #33: Wild (June 2022) A sense of natural disorder feels scarce in the structure of a city. The wild is contained to parks, uncut lawns, and the occasional abandoned building. When I see those little rebellions during my daily tasks, an inaudible…Coming Out5 min readComing Out5 min read
Tin LundyinPrism & Pen·May 23Member-onlyFinding Freedom After the Closet: The Reality of Coming Out as LGBTQA Call to Straight Allies — A lot of the LGBTQ movies and TV shows I’ve seen centers around the coming out experience. The struggle with self-acceptance, hidden identity, and the prejudiced family. What every queer person fears when they come out is their friends, family, and their whole community turning against them. …Coming Out3 min readComing Out3 min read
Emma Barnes·May 22Member-onlyComing Out is NutsI recall my first week of telling people “I’m trans” and watching their face do things I had not expected. If they didn’t choke on their weeties, they at least said something weird. Some said “nothing’s changed for me, man.” Others said “oh I hope you’re safe”. …Coming Out2 min readComing Out2 min read
