Has anyone come out through social media and how did that go for you? I was thinking about coming out to my close family and friends and then just making a simple instagram post announcing this to those that follow me. My main reason for doing this is that I would rather tell people myself and control who knows rather than have people find out way down the road when Im dating a girl or something. I feel that Facebook is too public to announce this. I also have quite a few followers that are young children that may look up to me, I keep my instagram pretty PG so Im also wondering if that is okay to do knowing who may see the photo. Has anyone gone through something similar? what did you do/ why did you decide to do it?
My personal opinion is that it'd be alright to do, even if kids will see it. I mean, theyre exposed to a ton of straight relationships throughout their childhood, your post might even help educate them. I've never come out on social media but I've seen a lot of people do so and it was really well recieved.
I came out to one of my friends via Whatsapp. I just thought it would be easier. And it was. So especially in the beginning of your coming out process it might be easier to not actually have to say the words
I think you are really brave for thinking about coming out online. Be prepared for a lot of supportive comments, but also for a lot of hate comments though.. Maybe a pro /con list is an idea? Luka
Yea it'd be great for more kids to see others that are LGBT+. I think you should do it at your own pace. I've only came out on here and other sites. I wish you luck on coming out ^^
I started about by coming out to my daughters and close friends Then it was a year or two before I felt comfortable enough to post my orientation on facebaook. Had not but wonderful responses.
