It’s natural to want to share who you are.
Doing so is how we find community and camaraderie in life.
Coming out is a wholly individual process that requires you to share only the information you choose to.
The idea of coming out can feel like it would be a very daunting task.
Read on for suggestions about how to make your coming out process as smooth and positive as possible.
How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Come Out?
This idea holds true for coming out, too.
Feeling comfortable with your identity is the first, and most important step to be sure you have taken.
However, the first people you come out to will shape your experience of coming out.
It’s a conversation you’re unlikely to forget, even after many years from now.
That’s why you better check that they will be loving and accepting of you.
If they aren’t, it could make moving forward with coming out to others very challenging and unpleasant.
Share the information with them, and after, assess how you feel.
Eventually, your family and friends will know what your identity is.
Know that both scenarios are likely to happen!
People can ask pretty outrageous questions, so you’ll want to be prepared for outside the box situations.
Be honest, and if the person feels safe to you, don’t be afraid to be vulnerable.
Knowyour boundariesbefore you have these conversations, and stick to them during the inquiries.
If you think it will be helpful, share your boundaries at the start of the conversation.
If you have questions about YY, I encourage you to look into that yourself."
A Word From Verywell
Coming out can be a magical time in your life.
