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Step 1
Decide how you want the world to see you. Do you want people to know your sexual orientation immediately? Or would you rather just make it clear to your family and friends? Will you be out at school or work?
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Step 2
Tell the people most important to you. Start with those who will be most supportive and move on to the people it will be more difficult to tell.
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Step 3
Practice what you're going to say to co-workers, acquaintances and strangers when they ask you about your love life. Will you use gender neutral terms like "date" or will you talk about "Bill" or "Maria"?
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Step 4
Make any desired physical or wardrobe changes you were too nervous to make before coming out.
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Step 5
Seek out some friends who are going through what you are going through. You can look for coming-out support groups or groups based around your particular sexual orientation or your interests or online communities.
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Step 6
Remember the reason you wanted to become gay--you wanted the freedom to be your true self. Don't join the gay tennis association if you've never liked tennis before. On the other hand, maybe now is the time to stop spending every Friday night at the straight bar helping your friends pick up girls.
Comments
noname1000 said
on 11/17/2009 I support everything for everyone...even the bacteria should have rights, and all antibacterial soap outlawed....vivia bacteria!
tammiemozelle said
on 9/25/2009 wonderfull article thanks i am not gay but do suppert gays and equal rights for all
rillow said
on 7/24/2009 Hello thanks to this guide I am now openly gay and I like it in my **** and I am a very gay queer and I couldn't be more of a fag than I am now. Thanks.
gayfree said
on 7/6/2009 I too have just recently come out of the closet and YES I am very gay and queer, WOW!! I can finally say that and mean it ,it feels so, so, so, good to be finally free.
gayfree said
on 7/6/2009 Very nice post