"Every time someone steps up and says who they are, the world becomes a better, more interesting place." ~ Captain Raymond Holt
Two important notes, via Reddit: "The message has the right intention but there are definitely many people who have regretted it... [cont'd]
Two important notes, via Reddit: "The message has the right intention but there are definitely many people who have regretted it... [cont'd]
Coming out in an unsafe situation can lead to personal danger. It can also cause exile, loss of inheritance/financial support, losing friends/family, losing your job, eviction, mental distress etc. Not to mention that being out in certain countries can lead to imprisonment or
execution.
This is coming from a queer person - only come out if you’re safe and know that you’re willing to lose anything you might lose. If you’re free to come out without sacrificing anything, you’re in a very privileged position."
"I remember this being the pushback when
This is coming from a queer person - only come out if you’re safe and know that you’re willing to lose anything you might lose. If you’re free to come out without sacrificing anything, you’re in a very privileged position."
"I remember this being the pushback when
he originally made this tweet.
While it's true that Ian McKellen grew up in a far more homophobic time than now, the unfortunate fact is that there are still plenty of gay people who are in a far less safe environment now than he was when he came out.
It's absolutely true that
While it's true that Ian McKellen grew up in a far more homophobic time than now, the unfortunate fact is that there are still plenty of gay people who are in a far less safe environment now than he was when he came out.
It's absolutely true that
if someone can come out in an accepting and safe environment that will make them happier, however this isn't the case for everyone."
And, from the article in our #linkinbio:
"Six months ago, I had a conversation over Zoom with a friend who also writes for Elephant Journal.
And, from the article in our #linkinbio:
"Six months ago, I had a conversation over Zoom with a friend who also writes for Elephant Journal.
Together, she and I discussed the pros and cons of telling the truth. I said to her: “I worry that if I come out as a lesbian in one of my articles, someone who wants to hire me might read it and then it would be game over.” Her thoughtful response was this: “That’s bullsh*t.
You should feel free to use your voice to make your own truth known and if someone has nothing better to do on a Friday night than to Google your name, read your work, and discriminate against you because of your sexual orientation, then perhaps you shouldn’t or wouldn’t want to
work for them anyway.” Read here: elephantjournal.com/2021/10/coming…
We host many coming out stories on Elephant. We are a loving, supportive, caring, daring community. If you need counsel from their stories, search "coming out gay LGBTQ" & elephantjournal.com for other stories.
We host many coming out stories on Elephant. We are a loving, supportive, caring, daring community. If you need counsel from their stories, search "coming out gay LGBTQ" & elephantjournal.com for other stories.
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