Coming Out

For members of the LGBTQ community, coming out isn’t a one-off conversation. It’s more like a series of discussions in which the person discloses to their loved ones that they are not the expected default, and instead are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning — or some combination thereof.The process of coming out is largely influenced by when a person comes out. Like, literally, the era they find themself living in, as well as by the culture they find themself living in. Gay rights has come a long way in the past 10-15 years, but for anyone contemplating coming out, trust me: It does not feel easy. Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, an ally, or pondering where you land on the ever-broadening spectrum, I hope this episode makes your journey smoother. And if I can personally do anything to help you, don’t hesitate to email me: [email protected] this episode, you’ll learn:Strategies I employ to support clients through the coming out process.The stages involved in coming out.How to respond to someone who is coming out to you.AND… You’ll hear my own story of coming out — both of them.Xxoo DarcyREFERENCESGlsen.org/activity/coming-out-resource-lgbtq-studentsKidsHealth.org/en/teens/coming-out.htmlHrc.org/resources/coming-outPflag.org/PlannedParenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation/sexual-orientation/whats-coming-outTheTrevorProject.org/resources/guide/the-coming-out-handbook/Experiences of femme identity: coming out, invisibility and femmephobiaKaren L. Blair &Rhea Ashley Hoskin Pages 229-244 | Received 11 Mar 2014, Accepted 04 May 2014, Published online: 23 May 2014CREDITSThis episode of “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” was produced by Darcy Sterling. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani, Stephanie Sterling and Preston Smith. “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. This episode is dedicated to my other niece 🖤 DISCLAIMER#Dating #DatingTips #RelationshipGoals #DatingAdvice #Relationships #RelationshipPodcast #RelationshipPodcasts#RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipExperts #RealTalkRelationships #PodcastLove #WeNeedToTalkWithDrDarcy #Therapy#CouplesCounseling #CouplesTherapy #DrDarcySterling #DoctorDarcySterling #DrDarcy #ComingOutProcess #LGBTQCommunity#LGBTQIdentities #LGBTQAcceptance #ComingOutStories #ComingOutExperiences #LGBTQRights #LGBTQSupport #LGBTQResources#LGBTQVisibility #LGBTQAdvocacy #GenderIdentity #SexualOrientation #LGBTQAcceptanceInSociety #LGBTQRepresentation#LGBTQCulture #LGBTQAcceptanceInFamily #LGBTQAllies #LGBTQAwareness #LGBTQPrideInstagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy SterlingTik Tok:@doctordarcysterling  Twitter:@DrDarcySterling   YouTube:@DarcySterling   Threads:@drdarcysterlingWatch this episode here on YouTube.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.