Coming Out as a GLBT Teen
Coming out refers to openly declaring that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. It can be empowering and exciting, but it can also present challenges. Get information on making this very important decision.
Coming Out: Before, During & After
Coming out, or openly declaring that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, is a really big decision. There's no one way to come out. But different issues may come up at different stages of the process, and thinking about them can be helpful both in making a decision about coming out and in actually doing so.
Coming Out When (and if) the Time is Right
There's no one time or way to come out. Some teens feel safe and supported and ready to come out, and others don't. The time to come out might be today. It might be tomorrow. Or it might be a a long way off.
There's no one time or way to come out. Some teens feel safe and supported and ready to come out, and others don't. The time to come out might be today. It might be tomorrow. Or it might be a a long way off.
Common Concerns About Coming Out
This two part article addresses common concerns of coming out including, being treated differently by family and friends, and facing homophobia.
This two part article addresses common concerns of coming out including, being treated differently by family and friends, and facing homophobia.
How Do I Know When to Come Out?
Even if you are comfortable announcing your sexual orientation, deciding when to come out can be tough.
Even if you are comfortable announcing your sexual orientation, deciding when to come out can be tough.
Start a Conversation About Being GLBT
Here are some concrete ways to start a conversation about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Here are some concrete ways to start a conversation about being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Should I Come Out in College
A lot of people decide to come out in college. Often it's a really good experience. But just like coming out at any time, it's one that you should give some thought to.
A lot of people decide to come out in college. Often it's a really good experience. But just like coming out at any time, it's one that you should give some thought to.
What is "Outing?"
Outing is telling people that someone else is gay without their permission.
Outing is telling people that someone else is gay without their permission.
National Coming Out Day
About's guide to Gay Life explains the significance of National Coming Out Day.
About's guide to Gay Life explains the significance of National Coming Out Day.
Lesbian Teen Coming Out Advice
About's guide to Lesbian Life give teens coming out advice.
About's guide to Lesbian Life give teens coming out advice.
Coming Out to Your Parents
Helpful information on coming out to your family.
Helpful information on coming out to your family.
Gay Teens Coming Out Earlier to Peers and Family
A USA Today article on teens coming out.
A USA Today article on teens coming out.