COMING OUT!!!

Coming Out
In every culture, past, and present, there have been
same- sex relationships. Coming out is when people
acknowledge they are GLBT. It's an on going process,
not a single event. Gay people are coming out their
whole lives---every time they take a new class, start
a new job, meet new people.
Things to think about before coming out:
What do you hope will happen?
Will this enhance the relationship?
Will you feel better being able to be honest and
open with this person?
Is there a chance it will create problems?
Are there risks? (no longer getting financial support
from parents, losing a job?)
How do the risks weigh against benefits?
It's a good idea to "test the waters" before telling
everyone you know.
Find friends who can give support if you run into
trouble. Make you decisions based on what works
for you. You don't have to follow anyone else's
agenda or pressures.
Here's what coming out might look like
over a period of time:
You come out to yourself.
You tell 1 or 2 close friends.
You tell a few more friends. You may tell classmates or co-workers.
You tell a family member you trust.
You tell other family members.
You come out in public settings.

link below
http://www.plymouth.edu/wsgr/being.shtml