Are you currently “in the closet?” Are you looking for the perfect time to come out as gay or lesbian to your family and friends? October is the month to do this! October is Pride Month. This is to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and to bring awareness to the cause. One in two Americans know a gay or lesbian person. While there is still a stigma around being queer, the world has evolved and come to accept these people for who they are. This National Coming Out Day, stand up and show your support. If you are gay or lesbian, share your story and inspire others to be who they are. You can attend a rally to celebrate your pride, and share on social media using #ComingOutDay.

October 11th is when men and women across America “come out” and share their sexual preferences with their friends and family. National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with education and support.

National Coming Out Day was founded in 1988 to mark the anniversary of the national march in Washington for Lesbian and Gay rights. Robert Eichberg, a New Mexico psychologist, and Jean O’Leary, an openly gay political activist wanted to highlight the power behind coming out. O’Leary was also the head of the National Gay Rights Advocates at the time.