One exception, though. If you’re still living with parents or other relatives who are conservative fundamentalists, there, I would recommend waiting to come out to them until you’re established on your own. (Old-time advice columnist, Dear Abby has recommended this as well). I’ve heard a LOT of horror stories of especially LGBTIAQ teens who have parents like that coming out to them and then getting thrown out into the streets. They’re also often the ones asked to leave any shelters they try to stay in because of the bullying that they encounter there. And then they have nowhere to turn and some end up turning to prostitution and drugs to stay alive. They’re just aren’t enough LGBTIAQ-friendly transitional housing programs out there. Though I can say that reStart in the Kansas City, Missouri area not too far from where I am is an exception. I interviewed for an office position there once years ago. They only have so much space so can take only so many people at a time. But they do make a good effort to help everyone from runaway youth to homeless families, including LGBTIAQ’s. Otherwise I agree with everything you said 100%.🙂❤️
Okay first off: wow you look amazing! Secondly: thanks for making this. I'm currently struggling to come out to family because my Dad's views on LGBTQ+ issues. My mum knows but doesn't understand and I do a terrible job explaining because I feel that it kind of hurts her even though she tries to be supportive. My situation kind of sucks but hopefully I can overcome it, likely when I'm not so reliant on my parents.
I agree with you 100 % about the "coming out is like a high" (when it goes well, at least). When I came out to my parents I was dying from fear first, but when they reacted well I was literally so happy I couldn't stop smiling for days. I feel so much freer now and not having to hide anymore was like a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. Now I just gotta come out to my friends lol. Btw, as for hairstyles, I think you could really rock a french braid:)
Thx for this video. It is not that there was something totally new but it just what i needed to hear right now as i struggle a bit to come out at my job. You empowered me to go on! Thank you so much.
You’re looking great! I just discovered you and watching a lot of your videos ahah I just have a comment about the advice to come out as allies first I don’t really agree with that, at least in my case or similar cases, it would make things worst I identify as agenderflux and am amab, my gender expression looks very cis masculine, with my size and the vibe i give I’m not out with my family, and if I chose to come out as ally first, then agenderflux, the reaction of my family would be that I’m « indoctrinated » by the lgbt+ community, that I just want to find a way to be part of it by inventing some terms that don’t even exist or else, that I don’t think straight (lol) because I get into some kind of a sect So I would advise to be careful about that, maybe if your family is similar to mine, not especially lgbtphobe but thinking they already everything, maybe come out as ally just to see the reaction and if it’s positive directly come out as your actual self, but without waiting too long I guess I precise that my family would be totally suportive with my identity if I matched the stereotypical boxes, they are not bad persons I just can’t afford to come out to them because of my masculine appearance Good luck with your future videos btw, keep doing great ! Ps : I apologize if there are some english mistakes, it’s not my native language
