Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav

Coming out

User Profile: Maizie18
Maizie18 February 22nd, 2023

Hello, my name is Maizie I do not really know which if any label or such fits me . What I do know is I had the privilege of telling a couple of pride friendly ladies about me. I only wish I could put into words how absolutely Devine it feels to be accepted by them.

9
User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 February 22nd, 2023

@Maizie18

I'm so glad that you had such a good experience when telling those ladies about yourself! To me labels are not that important but being with people who understand and accept you as you are is important! Congratulations!

This is the link to our LGBTQ community https://www.7cups.com/home/lgbtq/ where you also can find the Coming Out Support. 💙

User Profile: remy444
remy444 February 22nd, 2023

any tips on how to tell my mom im nonbinary she really transphobic

2 replies
February 22nd, 2023

I’m still closeted and new to being in the community and i just wanted to let you know to make sure your saftey is secured. Being safe is very important and you’re very important :)

User Profile: powerfulspeaker8861
powerfulspeaker8861 February 23rd, 2023

@carefulGrapefruit1881 also don't feel the need to I if you don't want to. But if you do make sure your safe maybe come out with a friend helping. Maybe send her a text so she can think on it 🫂 sending love xx also they make funny youtube videos to come out I'm not sure if there is a non binary one tho anyway b safe

load more
User Profile: Omniash
Omniash February 23rd, 2023

@Maizie18it's great to hear that you had a positive experience sharing your thoughts with pride-friendly individuals. It's important to feel accepted and understood, especially when it comes to aspects of our identity. It's okay if you're not sure which label or identity fits you - self-discovery is a journey, and everyone's process is unique.

You may find it helpful to explore and learn more about different sexual orientations and gender identities. There are many resources available online and in your community that can provide information and support. It's also okay if you don't want to use any particular label or if you prefer to create your own unique identity.

Remember, the most important thing is to be true to yourself and surround yourself with people who accept and support you for who you are.

User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 March 1st, 2023
@Maizie18

Congratulations am happy you experienced a positive experience in regards to Pride.

I agree with @Omniash

Identity is a long process. It isn't something developed over night or over a cup a coffee with a friend Tuesday after work. Pride is only a fraction (to some).
It is a journey and the importance isn't the destination but the journey itself.

For me, Identity (Binary, Gay, Straight, Married, Single, Employeed, Student, etc) became confusing with labels, titles, duties, job, etc.
During one of those lunch break walks with co-workers (friends). One of us in the group made a statement that was so simple it eluded me for a long time.
Then it hit me
The story is at a beach party several years ago, introductions were made, until they hit a lady who introduced herself as (name is made up):
"I am Sally, Wife, Mom, Homemaker ..."
The part that took me a while to catch on was, in the story everyone introduced themselves <Name> / <Work Title>.
Sally did say what she did for an income. Unlike all the others, her intro was Wife aka "I am a Spouse" not "I am a worker"
I forget what the actual story was about, but for some reason Sally stuck out in the story I remembered.

To me, Our Identity is how we see ourselves. AS @Omniash said "... be true to yourself ..."
Not everyone will agree with the choices we make. We can't control or make people do things.
Not everyone will understand that some choices were not ours to make either. Which is all fine!
Not everyone likes Vanilla Ice Cream with crumbled salty pretzels, topped with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.
Some people don't enjoy Vanilla Ice Cream (meaning their choice).
Some people can't have dairy products (meaning not their choice).

It is our differences that adds color and texture in life.
We do have control over how we respond to the world.
It is our choice to respect others. So let us do it first.
User Profile: sensibleDay9625
sensibleDay9625 March 16th, 2023

Hi im lisa I've recently co.e out of a really bad relationship I'm looking for friends to take to hopefully I can help them and they can help me


1 reply
User Profile: Barltik2065
Barltik2065 March 16th, 2023

@sensibleDay9625

Everyone needs a friend / sounding board / guided light / comfort / reminder in our lives.

User Profile: amiablePeace77
amiablePeace77 March 18th, 2023

@sensibleDay9625

Breakups can be very hard and make us feel lonely. I'm very sorry that you're going through a breakup right now 💙. Know you have people here who want to support you. Here are some options:

You can browse for a listener here: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/

There are free self-help guides https://www.7cups.com/supportGuides/selfHelpGuides.php

Sharing Circle is listed as one of the Group Support rooms https://www.7cups.com/connect/groupChatrooms.php

It can help you to read about how others deal with similar situations, this is a link to our support for family relationships https://www.7cups.com/forum/FamilyCaregiverSupport_191/SupportforFamilyRelationships_1722/

I find joining the discussions and open chats are great ways to connect with others and make 7cups friends. Please see https://www.7cups.com/home/communityCalendar.php as well as https://www.7cups.com/forum/50OverCommunity_193/TeamToolsandTeamUpdates_1705/50plusDiscussionsScheduleandTopics_207920/

I hope this helps.

load more