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Celebrating International Coming Out Day 2023!

October 11, 2023 2 min read

Celebrating International Coming Out Day 2023!

International Coming Out Day (ICOD) is celebrated every year on October 11 to raise awareness of the importance of coming out as LGBTQ+. It is also a day to celebrate the courage and strength of those who have come out, and to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Coming out is the act of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others. It can be a difficult and personal decision, and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Some people come out all at once, while others do it gradually over time. Some people come out to everyone in their lives, while others only come out to certain people.

In the past, coming out was often a very difficult and dangerous thing to do. People who came out could face discrimination, rejection, and even violence. However, in recent years, there has been a growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in society. This has made it easier for people to come out, but it is still not always easy.

There are many different ways to come out. Some people write a letter, others have a conversation, and still others come out on social media. There is no right or wrong way to do it, the most important thing is to do what feels right for you.

Kit Connor, who plays Nick Nelson in the Netflix series "Heartstopper," recently opened up about his own coming out experience. He said that he was "terrified" to come out to his parents, but that they were "amazingly supportive."

Coming out is not a single event. It is something that people have to do many times over, to different people in their lives. For example, someone might come out to their parents first, then their friends, then their colleagues. They might also have to come out again if they move to a new city or start a new job.

Coming out can be a difficult and emotional process, but it can also be a liberating and empowering experience. It can be a way to finally be honest with yourself and with the people you care about. It can also be a way to connect with other LGBTQ+ people and to build a community of support.

If you are thinking about coming out, there are many resources available to help you. You can talk to a friend or family member, or you can seek out a therapist or counsellor who specialises in LGBTQ+ issues. There are also many online resources available, such as the Trevor Project and GLAAD.

If you are thinking about coming out, but you are not sure how to do it, wearing an RCREW bracelet can be one way to get the ball rolling. It is an alternative way to show the people around you that you are LGBTQ+ helping you come out with out saying a single word.

 


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