Hello there from the Far East

Hi there and thanks for your post and welcome to the LGBT HERO forums. Hopefully you will have access to info, reading other posts and making more connections with yourself and others. May be even some online friendships.

Coming out is an individual choice and individual journey and a very valuable and important one to us all. In my own experiences coming out is different for everyone, there are many questions to think about. How will it affect your future? Your family? Your friends? Your work? You never know how other people are going to react but the most important person, for some people, to come out to first is to yourself and understanding ourselves better. This can be a confusing and over-whelming time and for some an exciting time discovering your sexuality.

Sorry to hear there is low tolerance where you live - this sound tough. This is another reason why forums can give you a chance to connect with others and up to date information. And you are NOT a 'freak' (as you said) but a person who has a right to live without any fear and equal rights.

Ultimately there is no right or wrong way to come out, do it the way you want to and the way you feel comfortable. The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone. There are lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans support organisations across the world who are there to offer a helping hand, a friendly ear, and who have vast experience of helping people just like you.

The prospect of coming out can be a scary one for many, and it's important to remember that nobody can dictate you're coming out apart from yourself. You are the most important person in your journey.

When I first began to accept my sexuality it was a confusing time. I slowly developed the courage to start to talking to a specialist who I knew would listen and my information would be safe. This really helped. So for some people it helps to talk.



Hopefully some useful links below for you:

www.lgbthero.org.uk/why-do-we-come-out-national-coming-out-day-2022

www.lgbthero.org.uk/what-is-sexuality

www.lgbthero.org.uk/coming-out


Very best wishes and let us know how you get on