"Coming out is an empowering process, both for the queer who comes out, and for closeted queers who see it happen." says Kevyn Jacobs

At the moment we have just a few stories here. All very positive and  encouraging. Yes, coming out can have a liberating impact on your life, save you from the stress of  living a double-life - a life of deception. 

But it can also create complications.  There is always the possibility of family ties being severed or of you having to suffer discriminatory behavior of people you've always considered family or friends. So before coming out, give it proper thought, wait for the right time and do not act  impulsively. 

Now we are waiting for more first person accounts from you guys - both positive and negative.

Coming Out To Mom by Umang

Gosh! I wanted to tell this to my mom so badly. My god! today these words come out so easily and a few years back it seemed so impossible. I have visualized telling this to my mom and her reactions - over hundred times in my mind. And I really underestimated her. Because I had solid reasons for that . . . .

Zen coming out!

"To you my sexuality may be a rude shock, but to me it is a reality I have lived with for 16 years. Every time I wanted to discuss this with you, or raised the topic, I somehow turned away, in fright and fear of loosing you and every one else."

Aseem comes out to his wife.  

I thought it would be disastrous, all hell would break loose. Married ten years back, I have a beautiful daughter too . . . .

National Coming Out Day (in the US) - Kevyn Jacobs
Every Oct. 11, queers across the nation take that next step out of the closet and proclaim their sexuality to somebody new.
The purpose of this day is to bring homosexuality and bisexuality out of secrecy and into the light of day.

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