Autostraddle Straddlers on Coming Out

Phoebe joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 4 weeks ago

Laura Robertson joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Jaden joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shannon joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month ago

Ash joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month ago

Sade joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month ago

Caroline joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gabi joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sami posted an update in the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month, 4 weeks ago

I’m so thankful someone made this group…I’m just now coming to terms with who I am, and that seemed scary enough. Thinking about telling other people, especially when you’re a private person, is hard!

kayla replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Agreed! I know everyone around me will accept that i’m gay, it’s just that i don’t talk about stuff like sexuality in general! Anyways, good luck
- Sami replied 1 month, 2 weeks ago
  
  Thanks, Kayla!

Sami joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nicki joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months ago

Casey joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months ago

Hyatty joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months ago

AJ joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months, 1 week ago

Liz joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months, 1 week ago

Fi posted an update in the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months, 1 week ago

Can anyone tell me at what point they decided to come out properly? And by properly I mean to all the people who they were close with? I’ve basically been out with my friends and my brother for all of eternity, and it wasn’t ever a big deal except with one or two people, but I am most definitely not out to my parents, and I don’t know how I…[Read more]

Fi joined the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months, 1 week ago

Ella posted an update in the group Straddlers on Coming Out 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m currently coming to terms with the idea of coming out some time soon, but I don’t have a clue where to start, and I have no lesbian/bi friends so I’ve not really had anyone to talk to about it. Any ideas from people who’ve done this before?

Amanda replied 2 months, 1 week ago

I started with my mom, because that’s the most important relationship in my life. I basically started with, “Jenn and I have been dating.” Then I moved on my sister and my close friends. I’ve still avoided the subject with my extended family, and I stay neutral in public domains like Facebook (even though I maintain secret Autostraddle and…[Read more]
Fi replied 2 months, 1 week ago

I haven’t really done this before, but I wish you all the best of luck!