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'''Coming out''' is a phrase common in the [[LGBT]] community that means "to recognise one's [[sexual orientation]], [[gender identity]], or sex identity, and to [become] open about it with oneself and with others."<ref>"LGBT resources: Definition of terms." [http://geneq.berkeley.edu/lgbt_resources_definiton_of_terms]</ref> People with [[nonbinary]] gender identities have to come out if they are to be [[recognition|recognised]] as nonbinary. This is because in cultures that recognise only the [[gender binary]], nonbinary people have to proactively identify themselves. There are some particular needs that are unique to the situation of coming out as nonbinary. For example, the average person has an idea of what [[lesbian|lesbians]] are.  However, a person may not know what nonbinary people are, nor have context for them existing in real life. Anyone who comes out as nonbinary needs to be prepared to explain what nonbinary gender is, and be prepared for the possibility that others might not accept it as a real gender identity.
'''Coming out''' is a phrase common in the [[LGBT]] community that means "to recognise one's [[sexual orientation]], [[gender identity]], or sex identity, and to [become] open about it with oneself and with others."<ref>"LGBT resources: Definition of terms." [http://geneq.berkeley.edu/lgbt_resources_definiton_of_terms] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230309135110/http://geneq.berkeley.edu/lgbt_resources_definiton_of_terms Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> People with [[nonbinary]] gender identities have to come out if they are to be [[recognition|recognised]] as nonbinary. This is because in cultures that recognise only the [[gender binary]], nonbinary people have to proactively identify themselves. There are some particular needs that are unique to the situation of coming out as nonbinary. For example, the average person has an idea of what [[lesbian|lesbians]] are.  However, a person may not know what nonbinary people are, nor have context for them existing in real life. Anyone who comes out as nonbinary needs to be prepared to explain what nonbinary gender is, and be prepared for the possibility that others might not accept it as a real gender identity.


== Before coming out ==
== Before coming out ==
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=== Analyse your audience ===
=== Analyse your audience ===
Depending on who you want to come out, you will need to take a different approach. A young person is more likely to accept your identity than a grandparent is. However, always keep in mind that the opinions of older people tend to be less open because of their education, not because they don't love you. If you have a common friend or family member who is transgender, it might be easier for them to accept you, or at least it will be easier for you to guess their reaction. Depending on their attitude towards transgender or nonbinary people, preparing some resources for them will come in handy.
Depending on who you want to come out to, you will need to take a different approach. A young person is more likely to accept your identity than a grandparent is. However, always keep in mind that the opinions of older people tend to be less open because of their education, not because they don't love you. If you have a common friend or family member who is transgender, it might be easier for them to accept you, or at least it will be easier for you to guess their reaction. Depending on their attitude towards transgender or nonbinary people, preparing some resources for them will come in handy.


=== Prepare some resources ===
=== Prepare some resources ===
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.susans.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_Coming_out_to_Family Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - A Guide to Coming Out to Family]
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*[https://www.susans.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_Coming_Out_at_the_Workplace Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - A Guide to Coming Out at the Workplace]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084608/https://www.susans.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_Coming_out_to_Family Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - A Guide to Coming Out to Family]
*[https://www.susans.org/wiki/Coming_out_for_transsexuals_and_transvestites Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - Coming out for transsexuals and transvestites]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084611/https://www.susans.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_Coming_Out_at_the_Workplace Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - A Guide to Coming Out at the Workplace]
*"Telling Your Parents" by Kay Metsker (1989), [https://www.susans.org/wiki/Telling_your_parents Part 1], [https://www.susans.org/wiki/Telling_your_parents_-_Part_II Part 2].
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084613/https://www.susans.org/wiki/Coming_out_for_transsexuals_and_transvestites Susan's Place Transgender Resource Wiki - Coming out for transsexuals and transvestites]
*"Telling Your Parents" by Kay Metsker (1989), [https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084614/https://www.susans.org/wiki/Telling_your_parents Part 1], [https://web.archive.org/web/20230719084702/https://www.susans.org/wiki/Telling_your_parents_-_Part_II Part 2].
*[https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships_sexual_identity_etc/becoming_out_a_totally_nonexhaustive_step_by_step_guide_to Scarleteen - Becoming Out: a totally non-exhaustive, step by step guide to coming out]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Practical Resources]]
*[[Practical resources]]
*[[Identities]]
*[[Identities]]


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