Learn about National Coming Out Day and read personal coming-out stories.

When I realized that I was transgender at 14 years old, I never came out to anyone. Partly because I didn’t know I had to, and partly because my transness belonged to me. Why did I have to share this ...

People may come out to one person at a time and choose someone they can trust the most. There is no set time or place for coming out. Having a support system is important to ensure the person feels ...

National Coming Out Day has been celebrated on Oct. 11 every year since 1988. The day brings awareness to LGBTQ+ rights and highlights how coming out can be an important part of reclaiming the right ...

As sweeping political changes threaten LGBTQ+ rights, one mother's anxiety about a playdate sparks a profound reflection on identity, family dynamics, and the continuous journey of coming out.

“I had a responsibility to raise my hand and say, ‘I am gay, and I’m proud of who I am,’" Wright says of coming out as the first openly gay country star in 2010 Sherry Rayn Barnett /Michael Ochs ...