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This June marks the 50th anniversary of Stonewall riots and the subsequent birth of the LGBT pride month. And in 2019, there is a lot to be proud of: same-sex marriages have proliferated since the 2015Obergefell v. Hodges judged, it is common to see LGBTQI characters kissing (and more!) On the most populartelevision shows, and the global circuit of the parades is bigger than ever.

Given all this, you can think that the exit is no longer a big deal. But for many LGBTQi peoples, it does not change the decision of life easier or less brave. In an article forPaper entitled "Go out is difficult, even when it's not"A writer tells the words of a friend on the subject:" We are somehow packaged to be uncomfortable to get out. We spent so long to deny other people and ourselves. We grew up by forming these cunning elaborations as girlfriends or playing high school football. It's bizarre, but also not strange that there is a pit in your stomach - no matter how many "coming" conversations today. "

Given the emotional difficulty to announce your sexuality to family, friends and colleagues for the first time - and to face their reactions - it makes the stories that follow all the more courageous and inspiring. And when they end on a positive note, they are certain to warm your heart. Just look at these deeply personal tales. (Free consulting: Make sure the fabric box is near.)

1. The kid who had rope tasks

Asreported throughGambade, an armed teenager was on the phone with his boyfriend when his father heard his conversation. Papa then wrote his child this note: "Nate, I heard your phone conversation with Mike last night about your projects to come to me. The only thing I need you can plan, it's bringing The OJ and the bread after the class. We went out, like you now. I knew you were gay since you were six, I loved you since you were born.

- Father

P.S. Your mother and I think you and Mike make a nice couple. "

2. The ice skater that paved the path

Before the Olympic Winter Winter Games this year in Pyeoncang, there was never an openly gay gay masculine Olympian. SoAdam Rippon Claim this title when it came out, in an interview withSkating, as gay, then then marked a place on the artistic skating tuck 2018. (Some skaters of the figure, like the legendaryJohnny Weir, are openly gay, but came out of the years after hooking their skates from the competition.)

"First and foremost, I am an athlete. And I am an Olympian. I'm not a gay Olympian. I'm just an Olympian who is also gay",Recount theWashington Post. "I hope, in a way, it's easier for other young gay children. If they go to the Olympic Games, they can simply be called Olympians."

3. The freestyle skier who also paved the way

Shortly after the output of Ripon (right),Gus Kinworthy (left), another American Olympian, followed. Kenworthy can claim another distinction, however: the first "action sports athlete of action," as detailed in aESPN History of coverage. In themaintenance, Kenworthy talks about staying fenced while competing in the world of testosterone action sports. At one point, Kenworthy details an account of how, just before a high stress race, a journalist asked him if his girlfriend encouraged him. According to Kenworthy, the question shook him and he continued to lose the contest. (In case you think Kenworthy tries to brush a mediocre performance, know that it is one of the best in the field: Kenworthy marked a silver medal at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi and Brand regular positions on the podium in the United States. and world circuits each season.)

"Part of the stress is the fact that I have never had a television boyfriend," he saysESPNIn his exit story. "It's actually something I want so badly, a TV boyfriend." Sometimes dreams come true. After Kenworthy's third race in the Halfpipe, at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeonchang, the cameras captured a candid kiss between the skier and his boyfriend, actorMatt Wilkas.

4. The girl who braved the church

In October 2016, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated their guidelines on homosexuality. Succinctly: it's not verboten toto be homosexual, although it is always up toact on such attraction. As you can imagine, a Mormon church might not be the most welcoming place to go out, so it's exactly what a 12-year-old girl, named only as Savannah, did.

"No part of me is a mistake," shenotedComing to his congregation. "I did not choose to be like that, and it's not a fashion. I can not make someone other gay and be around me will only make anyone else this way. I think God wants us to treat us with kindness, even if people are different. "

5. The sprinter who came out of his teammate - who then came to him

And then they fell in love. As detailed in aa pair of Personal tests toExceptional,Justin Rabon came to his team and field teammate,Brad Neumann, like gay. Shortly after, Neumann came out to Rabon - and both started getting out of the meeting. It was four years ago. To take recent posts on the Instagram of NeumannAccountIt seems that the couple is always strong.

6. The actress who has not retained

American horror story StarSarah Paulson went out to Tony Awards 2005. She then partnerCherry Jones had just gained a tony for his leading role inDoubt: a parableWell ... "I kissed him, and suddenly, I was released," PaulsonRecount Nofu. "I did not really think about it at that time - I just did what we would do when one would do when a person they love has just earned a big price of Acting Gras. What that I'm going to do, lapass on the back and say, "Good job, guy?" "

7. The Valedicorian who has not declined

Asreported speakDaily camera,EVAN YOUNG, the 2015 Class of the ValedicTorian of Twin Peaks Academy of the Charter Charter, had to go out during his graduation speech. The top brass of the school did not like the idea of ​​that, however, so they canceled his speech and then shown young to his parents - who at the time had no idea. "I think they were totally agreeing with that," said Young. "But I wasnot Okay with that. "

Fortunately, the advocacy advocacy group entered and welcomed a private function for young people to make his speech. Young graduates with a 4.5 GPa and headed for Rutgers University-Riding on a prestigious scholarship.

8. The actress who wanted to encourage change

Natalie morals, ofParks and Rec andGrinder (RIP) Fame, is exit via personal stafftrial toAmy Poehler's smart girls. For almost the entirety of his time in the limonist, morals has been attached by his personal life. But she wrote, she could not take anymore.

"The reason I decided to share this with you and with the world is because even if I tell you that I'm weird might not be a big deal these days, things are still bad enough for People like me, "she wrote, before detailing part of the myriad of abuse of the LGBTQ people, around the world, on a daily basis." I think it's important that I tell you that this face Familiar as you see on your TV is the Q game of LGBTQ, so if you do not know anyone who was bizarre before, you do now. "

9. The trail model that came out for a cause

The United Nations and the World Health Organization condemns forced surgery on intersex children, born with reproductive parts that do not carefully match in categories of "men" or "women" well-defined. To shed light on these horrible offenses, high fashion veteran modelHanne Gaby Odiele-Who is marked for Prada, Chanel and Givenchy, among others - came out as intersexual. She joined the advocacy groupinteractEven further peel the curtain. "At this point, nowadays, it should be perfectly all right to talk about this," d'OdieleRecount United States today.

10. The PowerLifter that used its platform to broadcast a message

No matter how you are Jacked,Janae marie kroc is more jack than you. (It can too 800 pounds.) It also blocks all the preconceived notions of gender compliance. While the Arnold Classic Food Champion wrote in a coming InstagramPublish, "I am both an alpha man and a Girly girl; hyper-masculine and hyper-feminine. In a perfect world, I could take my fingers and go back at will, but of course that this world does not exist . said, if I have to choose a sex, I identify with more, it's a woman. However, it really does not concern me to be a boy or a girl or something between the two. C ' Is pretty much I am me, who I am and who I know myself. "

11. The actress who triggered an advertising advertising

Cynthia Nixon, better known for his raceSex and city And a fierce race in the 2018 Primary of New York Gubernatorial, fired an audience during an exit story. Like herrevealed ToLawyer, the publicist has repeatedly suggested denying all the rumors on the nascent relationship withChristine Marinoni. "I was, like" really, we can simply confirm? "Nixon said, then did exactly that (after letting the publicist).

12. The guy who came out in his roommate - who then did the same thing

In a viral redditPublish, A young man came out of his new roommate via a text. "It probably had to tell you that before signing the lease," he wrote. "But I'm bi / gay / always understand it. I know you probably do not care but I thought I'll let you know."

The resistance of the roommate: "Thank you for telling me that, man, I really appreciate your courage ... Thank you also open this window because I'm stressed to tell you, but I am Haha myself so that we can simply be a big ol [sic] Bi / gay / Figure the things of the house lol. "

13. The 9 year old girl who made the story of the print magazine

The first issue ofNational Geographic Hit Newspaper Kiosks in 1888. But before January 2017, no transgender person has never appeared on his blanket on boarded yellow. This honor belongs toAvery Jackson, a 9 year old girl who took enough stand - especially for someone from her age. "Asking me more, people will be able to know that I am transgent and proud and learn more about transgender problems," JacksonRecount United States today.

14. The transgender student who wrote a letter to his school

Asdetailed in a video series of outgoing stories, produced byPeople: "I decided to do it because I did not just want to go out in my school and surprise everyone, because I do not want to prepare enough for what was happening," she said . "And I just felt writing a letter would inform everyone and give everyone the time to think and think about it before not seeing me for the first time as a girl." Many of his classmates and classmates have written letters at the back - who have been favorable.

15. The star of the track that came out on a vacuum discount

As a sprinter in collegeBen Lindaman written in apersonal test forExceptional, "Never in a million years, I thought I'll get off the vacuum cleaner." But that's exactly what happened. For years, Lindaman's mother weighed the purchase of a dyson of $ 700. At the time, Lindaman knew a Dyson employee, which he encountered on an unspecified meeting application. This guy could mark a $ 500 discount on the void, but under one condition: Lindaman had to go out. So he did it.

The answer of his mother: "I always love you with all my heart." And the emptiness? It works well."

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