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 Coming Out 

Coming Out

Latest Coming Out Articles

You’re Allowed To Come Out Of The Closet Whenever You Want

You’re Allowed To Come Out Of The Closet Whenever You Want

Harris Sockel Harris Sockel
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I never “came out” of “the closet.” And by that, I mean there was no single point in time when I decided to Be Myself. Instead, I just sort of… expanded.

A Non-Conventional Coming Out

A Non-Conventional Coming Out

Libby Pumo Libby Pumo
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I was 16 years old when I came out. Well, I didn’t actually come out. I just sort of kissed the prettiest girl in the room as a dare at a party and then we ended up dating for a year after that.

More Like Queer-antine: Why Are So Many People Coming Out During Lockdown?

More Like Queer-antine: Why Are So Many People Coming Out During Lockdown?

Ali Hinman Ali Hinman
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I’ve seen way more exploration of sexuality and gender expression in my personal life as well as on the interwebs.

A Short List Of Universal Truths About Coming Out

A Short List Of Universal Truths About Coming Out

Kendra Syrdal Kendra Syrdal
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It’s a whole journey.

Internalized Homophobia Made Me Forget My First Love

Internalized Homophobia Made Me Forget My First Love

Veronika Jel Veronika Jel
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I lost actual memories because I dreaded being queer.

I Will No Longer Hide Who I Really Am

I Will No Longer Hide Who I Really Am

Manuel Alarcon-Diaz Manuel Alarcon-Diaz
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No one should be afraid of being themselves.

How It Felt To Kiss A Girl For The First Time

How It Felt To Kiss A Girl For The First Time

Ali Hinman Ali Hinman
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This feeling was new and fun and exciting and one I wanted to feel a million more times.

“What Would You Tell Your ‘Straight’ Self?”: I Asked 30 Queer People And Their Answers Will Gut Punch You In The Feels

“What Would You Tell Your ‘Straight’ Self?”: I Asked 30 Queer People And Their Answers Will Gut Punch You In The Feels

Ali Hinman Ali Hinman
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Hindsight is 20/20 and retroactive gaydar is MUCH more accurate than regular gaydar.

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