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Coming Out
The Human Rights Campaign has resources to help you come out and live openly at home, at work and in your community.
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Coming out in order to live openly isn’t something you do once, or even for one year. It’s a decision that we make every single day of our lives. Every coming out experience is unique and must be navigated in the way most comfortable for the individual. Whether it's for the first time ever or the first time today, coming out can be an arduous journey. It is also a brave decision to live authentically.
Understanding the Asexual Community
What Does It Mean to be Asexual?
Asexual, often called “ace” for short, refers to a complete or partial lack of sexual attraction or lack of interest in sexual activity…
Understanding Neopronouns
Last updated: 5/18/22
What are Neopronouns?
Pronouns are the words we use to refer to ourselves and others and are an important part of our daily lives. In English, the…
Transitioning in the Workplace: A Guide for Trans Employees
This guide is intended to help transgender people to navigate aspects of their transition related to the workplace. If you are an employer who wishes to support your transgender employees,…
Sobre ‘Salir del Clóset’ y los Temas Familiares Latine
En Estados Unidos, muchas familias hispanas son inmigrantes de primera o segunda generación y mantener relaciones familiares fuertes puede ser fundamental para la identidad de un individuo. La idea de…
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Definitions
For a full list of definitions, read through HRC's Glossary of Terms. Visit HRC's Coming Out Center for more information and resources on living openly and authentically.
Salir del Clóset: Vivir auténticamente siendo Latine y LGBTQ+
El recurso de la Fundación HRC Salir del Clóset: Vivir auténticamente siendo Latine y LGBTQ+ está diseñado para ayudar a las personas Latine o de origen Latine que viven en…
Safe Sex and Beating the Odds
Taking precautions against HIV doesn’t mean you should be ashamed of your sexuality or not enjoy sex - you can love your body and stay safe.
Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual
Coming out is different for every person. For bisexual people, coming out can present some unique challenges. As bisexual people, we face skepticism and stereotypes about our sexuality, we are…
Religion and Coming Out Issues for Latines
More than two-thirds of Hispanics (68%) identify themselves as Roman Catholics, according to a 2007 survey by the Pew Hispanic Center and Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. The…
Religion and Coming Out Issues for Asian Pacific Americans
The beliefs of Asian Pacific Islander religions may not be any more homophobic than others, but the interconnectedness of culture and religion means that any homophobia related to faith can…
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