‘Coming out’

Coming out means telling someone about your sexuality/ sexual orientation or gender identity. This can be a really stressful time for some people. It is completely up to you if you choose to tell people, or not tell people and who and when you decide to do so.

Most of the time, people want to come out so that they can be honest to the people that love and support them.

There is no right or wrong way to come out; we are all different! It is important to find a way that feels right for you. But, Childline have some top tips for coming out.

It is important to remember that this process can be very different for everyone. Why not check out Stonewall’s advice on coming out for LGBTQ+ young people?