Coming Out
The coming out process is exciting, challenging, scary, and beautiful. Knowing that every journey with the coming out process is unique, Ohio State wants to support all LGBTQ+ students in their self-discovery process.
Want to talk? Do not hesitate to get in touch with the Center for Belonging and Social Change's Program Coordinator for Belonging and Student Support, Ari Grubaugh, at grubaugh.20@osu.edu.
Coming Out Resources
While every coming out journey is unique, you can still rely on the knowledge of those who have come out before you. Below are resources to assist you in the coming out process:
General
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Call the LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline at 888-688-5428
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The Coming Out Handbook from The Trevor Project
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Becoming Out: a totally non-exhaustive, step-by-step guide to coming out from Scarleteen
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How to Come Out on Campus from Campus Pride
Sexual and Romantic Orientation
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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual+ from Human Rights Campaign
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Resource Guide to Coming Out as Bisexual from Human Rights Campaign
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Tips for Coming Out as Asexual from tumblr
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Coming Out As Demisexual from Demisexuality Resource Center
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Advice on Coming Out as Aromantic from AUREA
Gender Identity
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Coming Out: Living Authentically as Transgender/Non-Binary from Human Rights Campaign
Guides for LGBTQ POC
The Human Rights Campaign offers many guides on coming out, including guides focused on coming out as a person of color:
Coming Out to Health Care Providers
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Do Ask, Do Tell: Talking to your provider about being LGBTQ from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
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Coming Out as Bisexual to Your Doctor from Human Rights Campaign
Coming Out in the Workplace
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Coming Out at Work – a guide from the Human Rights Campaign
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Out At Work – A Tool Kit for Workplace Equality from Lambda Legal
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Transitioning in the Workplace – A Guide for Trans Employees from the Human Rights Campaign
Coming Out Groups
Stonewall Columbus offers two coming out support groups: