Coming out is hard to do ... and there are some amazing stories collected here, from all walks of life, all over Earth. Please consider sharing your story, whether you came out yourself, or somebody else came out to you. For both interviews, there's a standard set of questions plus plenty of space for you to add anything you like, just use either of the aforementioned links - thanks. The interviews are published here and on a South African LGBTQI portal called QueerLife - big ups to them for hosting the online form and supporting the project - don't forget to visit them and see your story there.

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Coming out to the kids - a mother's story

Posted by ulla on Friday, May 22, 2009, In : Coming out to the kids

I was exceptionally lucky. I had the full support of my kids’ dad, who always believed i was bisexual, and probably more of a lesbian.

I kept my first relationship from them as they were so young, and I felt that they didn't need to know. When I met Sarah in 2004, the kids were 13, 11 and 8; the older ones had some idea of what was going on already. I hate being secretive and wanted to be totally open with Sarah in front of them. I told David and Lori together. They asked no questions, but ...

Malanya

Posted by ulla on Friday, March 6, 2009, In : Lesbian

Name or Nick Name : Malanya
Country or City you are from: : Queens
Your Age : 17
Your Gender : girl
What did you come out as? : Lesbian
What other words would you use to describe yourself? : Fun, Silly, Artistic, Creative, Open, Friendly, Sexy, Motivated, Confident, Going Places, Helpful, Thoughtful, Hard-Working, Great Friend, Understanding, Intelligent, Sensitive, Smily, Loud Laughter, Cute, Emotional, Hedonistic
How old were you when you first realised your identity? : 14
How old were you when yo...