Every time pride month and NCOD roll around, I think about coming out but never do. This the case with anyone else? I"m out to all my friends and anyone who asks that I know won't blab/care. I just don't see the need to come out to family members (other than my siblings) or the general public when i'm not dating anyone and don't plan on doing so anytime soon. Seems hard to come out when you're not sure about your sexuality, and just focusing on yourself at the moment. Can anyone else relate to wanting to be out for Pride Month? Always come close to getting basic things like pride flags or watch bands just to see if anyone notices.
i think there's definitely an increased desire to be out during pride month for many of us, however it's probably best to come out whenever you think the time is right. it also gives you time to really feel certain about yourself! if someone knows that coming out won't produce any positive effect on their life, they don't have to make themselves do it during a certain time. in your case it doesn't really seem like there's any rush to do so, but if you think it'll make things easier or comfortable, then i say do it whenever you feel ready!!
I’m starting to feel more happy, as I got to see many people wearing Pride clothing and LGB couples walking around. I NEVER SEE THIS! I felt more comfortable then before in public. Really gives me more confidence and helps me feel like I can probably come out! So not directly for pride month, but because of so I feel more comfortable.
My coming out was prompted by NCOD mainly just because it reminded me that I wanted to do it at some point and I just thought, "fuck it." Not exactly the most inspiring story but hey, happy pride!
My coming out was very gradual mostly because I preferred to tell the people I'm closest to in person. It happened when the moment was right and I felt ready. But I love that Pride Month and NCOD can be the nudge people need to embrace and share who they are
I came out at a Pride Day event a few years back. I wasn’t planning on it but after seeing the many LGBTQ people of every description I felt it was time. I wanted to identify with these gay men and women. It was also NCOD. Up to that point I was still hiding the obvious fact I was gay. I took my BF’s hand and for first time in public declared I was gay. I wanted to shout it out, yes I am 100 % gay and this is my BF! It was exhilarating and thrilling to finally say it out loud. I felt I was now really a part of the gay community without reservation, shame, guilt just pride in my gay sexuality.
This pride month has prompted me to come (again) to my mum... Did it via whatsapp (mainly because my short trip back home I wanted to stay with my gf this time instead of with the fam)... Not quite sure what she's thinking yet. Happy Pride y'all!
