National Coming Out Day October 11

We've come a long way since 1988

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Thanks to

Jerry Portwood

of The Queer Love Project for reminding us of National Coming Out Day, first celebrated in 1988. Much has changed in that time, and as Jerry noted in his Chat thread, some aren’t receiving the message as a hopeful and welcoming celebration, but as a pressure to come out when they may not be ready or even feel the need.

To everyone I say:

You are welcome in the Qstack community whether you declare yourself or not.

Join Jerry’s Chat or Comment below with your thoughts, counterpoints, memories, and celebrations of Coming Out.

Did YOU come out on a National Coming Out Day in years past? We would LOVE to hear that story!

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