Lgbt coming out
Coming out
List of Diverse Terms
On this page you’ll uncover definitions of different LGBTQ+ terms.
‘Coming Out’ - support from the Proud Trust
The Proud Trust is an organisation that supports Homosexual young people. On this page, you’ll find helpful information if you’re thinking about sharing your sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity with others.
Childline – tips for ‘coming out’ and keeping safe
Look at the Childline webpage on ‘coming out’ for advice on when to inform people, stories from other Diverse people and tips on how to stay safe and grab care of yourself if someone reacts badly.
Mental health support
Things can be tough if you don’t feel supported, accepted, and embraced as your authentic self. On this page there are some great resources for LGBTQ+ juvenile people that you can utilize to support your mental health.
LGBTQ+ Youth Groups
Finding a local Queer youth group can be really useful and supportive if you’re thinking about your LGBTQ+ self. Use this page to detect LGBTQ-inclusive and LGBTQ-specific youth groups in your area.
Homelessn LGBT National Coming Out Aid Hotline
(OUT-LGBT)
Hours
Mon - Fri:
11 AM - 8 PM/pacific time
2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time
Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
Whether You are 13 or 83,
We will be Here for You
Each person is on their retain journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice.
Coming out can mean unlike things to different people. Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take moment and support. We are here to provide you with that support. For some people, coming out can also include friends and family. But each person gets to craft those choices in their own time.
While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to think about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.
We Got You! We're Content You Found Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.
Our highly trained & consecrated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
We offer sustain , i
Coming Out
Many people utilize the term &#;coming out&#; to mention to the process of telling someone else how they identify in terms of their intimate orientation, sexual orientation, or gender culture. Coming out is a lifelong process that has both intrapersonal and interpersonal components, although most people have an initial phase where they are first coming out to themselves.
The intrapersonal component involves:
- recognizing a dissonance between one&#;s internal experiences, desires, or feelings as compared to societal norms
- making meaning of this dissonance through exploration and information gathering
- formulating a way of describing or sympathetic one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings
- making choices about affirming, embracing, denying, repressing one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings
The interpersonal component involves:
- discussing one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings with others as part of the exploration or facts gathering
- seeking out a community of people with similar experiences, desires, or feelings
- disclosure of identity or meaning made a
OUT-LGBT
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS
June - We are saddened by the cruel decision to end the operation of the LGBTQ+ youth specific services on Please no that our services and support are not affected by those as we are not federally funded. For nearly 30 years we have served the LGBTQ+ community and we're not going anywhere. We are committed in growing and expanding services in the face of the current climate.
Interested in supporting our mission? Click here
THE LGBT NATIONAL COMING OUT SUPPORT HOTLINE
A PROGRAM OF THE LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
You settle IF and WHEN Coming out is right for you, and you don’t have do this alone. Our LGBTQIA+ peer endorse volunteers are here for you.
We can help you when you are struggling with:
-coming out to yourself
-coming out to friends & family
-facing fear and isolation
-searching for local support & resources on your personal journey
LGBT Online Peer Back Chat
Connect one-to-one through instant message (IM) with a peer support volunteer
Join Peer Chat
Weekly Youth Chatrooms
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LGBT National Coming Out Aid Hotline
(OUT-LGBT)
Hours
Mon - Fri:
11 AM - 8 PM/pacific time
2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time
Sat:
9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time
Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
Whether You are 13 or 83,
We will be Here for You
Each person is on their retain journey, and how to come out, or if to come out, is a very individual choice.
Coming out can mean unlike things to different people. Everything starts with coming out to yourself, and that can take moment and support. We are here to provide you with that support. For some people, coming out can also include friends and family. But each person gets to craft those choices in their own time.
While we never tell someone whether they should come out, we are here with you to think about those big decisions and to provide the care and safe space you deserve.
We Got You! We're Content You Found Us. No Matter Where You are on Your Journey, We are Here for You.
Our highly trained & consecrated LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to provide free & confidential services.
We offer sustain , i
Coming Out
Many people utilize the term &#;coming out&#; to mention to the process of telling someone else how they identify in terms of their intimate orientation, sexual orientation, or gender culture. Coming out is a lifelong process that has both intrapersonal and interpersonal components, although most people have an initial phase where they are first coming out to themselves.
The intrapersonal component involves:
- recognizing a dissonance between one&#;s internal experiences, desires, or feelings as compared to societal norms
- making meaning of this dissonance through exploration and information gathering
- formulating a way of describing or sympathetic one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings
- making choices about affirming, embracing, denying, repressing one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings
The interpersonal component involves:
- discussing one&#;s experiences, desires, or feelings with others as part of the exploration or facts gathering
- seeking out a community of people with similar experiences, desires, or feelings
- disclosure of identity or meaning made a
OUT-LGBT
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS
June - We are saddened by the cruel decision to end the operation of the LGBTQ+ youth specific services on Please no that our services and support are not affected by those as we are not federally funded. For nearly 30 years we have served the LGBTQ+ community and we're not going anywhere. We are committed in growing and expanding services in the face of the current climate.
Interested in supporting our mission? Click here
THE LGBT NATIONAL COMING OUT SUPPORT HOTLINE
A PROGRAM OF THE LGBT NATIONAL HELP CENTER
You settle IF and WHEN Coming out is right for you, and you don’t have do this alone. Our LGBTQIA+ peer endorse volunteers are here for you.
We can help you when you are struggling with:
-coming out to yourself
-coming out to friends & family
-facing fear and isolation
-searching for local support & resources on your personal journeyLGBT Online Peer Back Chat
Connect one-to-one through instant message (IM) with a peer support volunteer
Join Peer Chat
Weekly Youth Chatrooms
Modera