October 11th is Coming Out Day
Happy coming out day! If you think you want to come out, take a peek through the resources below.
But coming out is not more important than your safety. If you think that coming out would put you in danger, then you shouldn’t do it. There’s a lot of emphasis on coming out in the lgbt community, but there’s no shame in being closeted! You have to do what’s best for you, and make sure you stay safe.
I think I’m trans. What do I do?
I Think I Might Be Transgender. Now What Do I Do?
How to comes to terms with being transgender as a teen
“How did you know you were trans?”- Mods’ personal stories
Questions you might be asked if you come out
Sounding people out to see if they’re accepting
How do I come out? (General)
How to come out as transgender
A coming out workbook (PDF)
How to come out to family and friends
Coming out when you have anxiety
Coming out on social media
How do I come out to my parents?
How to come out to parents
How to come out as transgender to your parents
Coming out to parents as trans
Our “for parents” page to show them
What is the best age to come out?
How do I come out to my friends?
How to come out to friends
A guide to coming out to friends
Telling friends you want to switch between two names
How do I come out to a medical professional?
Telling a therapist you’re trans
Telling your doctor you’re trans
How do I come out to children?
How to explain a trans family to your kid
Explaining your transition to kids
Coming out as trans to kids
Teaching about transgender people to elementary-age kids (PDF)
What does it feel like to be transgender? (Good for older kids/younger teens)
3 ways to discuss transgender issues with a child
Coming out to Autistic children
Coming out to Autistic kids
How do I come out at middle/high school?
How to come out in high school
Changing your name in the school system
How do I come out to teachers/professors?
Name and Pronouns letter to teachers
Another name and pronouns letter to teachers
Coming out when teachers knew you last year
Coming out to teachers example letter
Coming out to teachers in high school
Coming out to course instructors
How do I come out at college?
Coming out during a college interview
Chosen name on common application
Mail from common app when you’re closeted
Looking for an accepting college
Consider College Options Carefully as a Transgender Student
FAQ about transgender students at colleges and universities
Being placed in the wrong gendered dorm
Using chosen name at school but being closeted at home
If you don’t know who your teachers are to email them about your name
LGBT friendly sororities and fraternities
Scholarships for trans students
How do I come out at work?
Coming out in the workplace as transgender
Planning for transition on the job
A guide to coming out in the workplace
What do you wish you’d known before coming out as trans at work?
Letters of intent to transition and coming out
Coming out in the job application process
Coming out at work when you’re closeted at home
Sample coming out letters
Coming out letter template
What if someone is not supportive after I come out?
Help, someone wasn’t supportive/won’t call my by my name/pronouns
How to deal with parents that are not accepting
Parents who won’t use name/pronouns
Reminding friends to use your pronouns
Interpersonal relationships
Transgender Advice: Dealing with Unsupportive Parents
Send them our ally resources page or our for parents page
A Letter to Parents Who Don’t Accept Their Gay and Transgender Children
Rejected by your parents? You are not alone. (Leelah Alcorn suicide mention)
How to help someone who forgets your pronouns
Scientific evidence about gender/sexuality stuff
Reasons why they/them pronouns are okay to use
What do I do if someone outs me?
What to Do When You’re Pulled Out of the Closet
How do I forgive a friend who outed me? (About sexuality, but info is relevant to both)
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