After-Coming Out Tips

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Intro

G'day folks!

Today I have some after-coming out tips for you.

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The Tips

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Be patient

The person who you've come out to may need some time to fully understand your sexuality or gender identity, so don't be too hard on them when they ask a lot of questions or need some space to be able to understand your identity.

Ask for help

If a person doesn't accept your identity you can ask others, like your friends or staff from an LGBT+ center for help. They can help you if you, for example, need a place to stay or someone to talk. If you get kicked out you also can go to your local police station and ask them to help you with finding a place where you can live for a few days.

Connect with people who you

Another helpful thing is to find people who accept you for being you. Those can help you with challenges and changes in your life. You can find others, for example, in communities like the LGBT+ Amino or in an LGBT+ center.

Set boundaries

Just because you have come out to someone, you don't need to tell them every little detail about your private life. If you, for example, aren't comfortable with talking about finding a date, you can tell the person you're talking to that you'd rather talk about something else.

Educate yourself

It's good to have some knowledge about your sexuality or gender identity and about the LGBT+ community and its history. You can use these information in discussions, when you're coming out to others or when someone has questions about it.

Practice self care

It'll be easier for you to deal with complications when you take care of yourself. This could be going for a walk, exercising or just spending time with your friends.

Outro

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed the post.

Have a good week!

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