An LGBTQ guide to coming out safely and happily
National Coming Out Day is October 11, established to honor LGBTQ people stepping fully into their true selves to others –— also known as coming out of the closet. It’s a day for honoring the act, and all the related hopes, fears, dreams and expectations for the future.
The designation started in 1988 on the first anniversary of the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in October 1987. (The first march was in 1979.)
“National Coming Out Day exists to promote a safe, inclusive and loving world where LGBTQ+ people can live truthfully, openly and without fear,” said Joni Madison, interim president of the Human Rights Campaign. “Coming out isn’t something you do once — it’s a decision that we make every single day of our lives. Whether it’s for the first time ever or the first time today, coming out can be a challenging journey, but it’s also a brave decision to live authentically.”
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