Tag: Coming Out
Coming out as gay can be a difficult thing to do, and each gay person has a unique coming out story to tell.
Just a guy looking for another. Any hope for me?
A gay guy is raised in a traditional African culture, and he tells of his life in a homophobic society. He has recently come out to his family.
Top 10 thoughts of a parent of a gay child
So you have just found that your son (daughter) is gay. Perhaps he was brave enough to come out and tell you, or perhaps you found out by some other means. These are my views on the top 10 questions or thoughts you might have as a parent to a gay child.
From Small Town Trauma to City Life: Finding Gay Confidence in South Africa
As a young coloured South African, I grew up in a relatively small community where homosexuality was often stereotyped and often “spat” on. I was always teased about being the skinny gay boy and I ended up being shy and it was a nightmare just to come out of the house at times.
Being rejected by your family for being gay
Christmas is a happy time, but it is also one of the saddest times. Some gay people will be alone because their family have rejected them for being gay. It saddens and sickens me, and I cannot even begin to imagine what that must feel like. How can a family do this to one of…
Openly gay athletes – why I care
Coming out as an openly gay athlete just gives the world another reminder that being gay is normal. It shows the world that there are gay athletes. Athletes that succeed. Athletes that compete in the official Summer Olympics, not only in the Gay Olympics. Athletes that the world respects.
Coming Out as Gay: My Personal Journey
This is my personal journey of coming out as gay—how I discovered my identity, fell in love, and eventually gained my family’s acceptance. It wasn’t a single moment, but a process filled with emotion, self-discovery, and growth.
The never-ending closet – fear of saying I’m gay
As gay people, we often struggle to say “I’m gay”. How much of that fear is the fear of their reaction, and how much is the fear we have of ourselves?
