77. Coming Out

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 StoryComing Out DefinitionThe 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 WorldThe Gay Metropolis: The Landmark History of Gay Life in AmericaA Brief History of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Social MovementsWhere Did the Phrase 'Come Out of the Closet' Come From?Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity51. ACT UP: Silence = DeathUnderstanding Sexual Orientation and HomosexualityThe Process of Coming OutStages in the Coming Out ProcessComing Out and Mental HealthComing Out is Good for Our Mental Health20 Things to Know Before You Come Out and How to Go About ItHow 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 AdulthoodThe Coming Out HandbookGet Your MerchSupport the showGet Your Merch

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