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 ...

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 ...

Each year, National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, vulnerability and authenticity it takes to embrace one’s true self. First observed in 1988, the day serves ...

Although disclosure is voluntary, being open about sexual orientation and gender identity could enhance the quality of medical care received. Coming out to a healthcare professional can feel daunting, ...

My hand shook with a tremor, not unlike one of those cartoons hyper-fixating on the physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawals. Did I have a drinking problem? Yes. But that wasn’t why I was so jittery.