Publisher's Synopsis
You already have an idea of who you are. Should you inform others?It's natural to have reservations about coming out (announcing that we're gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender to others). On one hand, it may feel like a relief: friends may be asking you questions that you avoid or find difficult to answer. You, on the other hand, are likely to consider how your world might change: What will the public's reaction be? Will the people you tell pass the information on to someone you'd rather not know?
People choose to come out for a variety of reasons. Here are a few examples:
- They're ready to start dating and want to tell their close friends and family.
- They don't want people making assumptions or gossiping about them.
- They're tired of hearing preconceptions and bad labels applied to them by others.
- They don't want to feel like they're living a lie or not being true to themselves, and they want to be accepted for who they are.
- They don't know who they are or how they feel yet. They're still trying to find out what's going on.
- They believe that matters such as sexual orientation and gender are personal and that there is no necessity to discuss them.
- They are terrified of being bullied, harassed, discriminated against, or even assaulted.
- Their families are unaware, and they are concerned about what might happen if their parents or siblings learn.
Coming out is a personal decision that must be made. Take some time to consider what's best for you.
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