Do I have to come out?

Whether, where, to whom, and when to come out (or not) is entirely a personal choice. Coming out is not something you “have to” do.

Some LGBTQ+ persons are,

⚫︎I’m only coming out to people at work.
⚫︎I have come out to my close friends
⚫︎I have come out only to my family

Many people are selective about where and with whom they come out.

Of course, there are also those who say, “I don’t feel the need to come out.

Unfortunately, prejudice and discrimination still remain in society, and many people do not feel safe to come out.

Coming out can make it easier to talk about yourself to others and get the support you need. That is why we need to create a society where people feel safe to come out when they want to talk about their sexuality!