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#QOTD 9 June 2024 - What advice would you give to someone who is struggling to come out?
fathom creek
sand phoenix
"Take all the time you need. If you need someone safe, I'm here for you."
orchid jackal
if you're not sure about how they'll react/know they'll react badly, don't do it
clear torrent
Take it one step at a time. No one is pressuring you to come out of the closet, and if they are, they shouldn't.
devout shell
mmm i think i would be like "don't rush yourself, take the time to come out when your ready and even if no one supports you, i'm here"
rocky hinge
Be safe, and be strategetic about who and when you say it to
sand phoenix
"Take all the time you need. If you need someone safe, I'm here for you."
Addendum: I'm at that point myself. I'm just taking the time I need to know that someone is safe before I come out to them. I have to admit that it's a certified pain in the ass, but it's worth it.
plush citrus
Be happy for who you come out to be, and be confident proud that you figured it out, and then use that confidence to come ouy XP
To certain people its best not to come out to though because people dont understand it and are hateful towards it, if you think theyll act that way, might wanna keep it from that person for a bit X}
tight ice
It depends on the situation, if they're in a home that isn't accepting of the community, it would be safer to not come out at all due to the risk.
But if they're in a home where they don't know, then just take your time with it, don't rush yourself, and just do so whenever you're ready to.
civic agate
Don’t know I’m not even out