This can mean something different to everyone. Coming out to yourself has to do with developing an awareness that you are LGBTQ. Coming out to others involves disclosing your LGBTQ identity. Coming out to others may be an ongoing process throughout life, though when it’s talked about, for example, as “when did you come out?” it refers to when you first disclosed your LGBTQ identity to family and friends. Some people choose to come out only to specific people in their life.
Other Useful Contacts
WA AIDS Council Freedom Centre is a service of the WA AIDS Council. They provide LGBTIQ friendly counselling, peer support, education and sexual health testing.
