How I did it: First of all, nobody but you can decide when it is right to come out, so once you decide you are ready, find someone you know you can trust to understand and support you (for me this was my best friend). Telling the first person is probably the hardest part, but once you tell one person, its easier to tell the second, and then even easier to tell the third. Telling my parents and sister was a huge milestone, but I finally just took the bull by the horns and told them. It's best to just get it over with. Then there are no more secrets, and you will feel much better!

Lessons & tips: Don't come out during a fight. Try and stay as calm as possible, even if your friends/family aren't taking it well.

Don't expect the worst, but also don't expect everyone to be jump for joy either. Understand that its hard for some people to hear and comprehend and they need time to get used to it.

Jul 12, 09:34AM PDT | 0 comments | 1 cheer