Do we still need National Coming Out Day?
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This Sunday 11 October [2015] is National Coming Out Day and for many this will be an exciting and celebratory day. But with all the moves forward in equality in the UK, do we still need it?
11 reasons why we still need National Coming Out Day
- Coming out supports equality in all its forms; it sparks conversation, educates and challenges dated and frankly ignorant perceptions.
- A coming out story being shared can be incredibly powerful to someone else who is struggling with their own identity and coming out.
- Students who are lesbian, gay or bi continue to be the most highly bullied demographic with isolation, self-harm and suicide rates far higher than the national average.
- Very few people regret coming out even if the initial experience isn’t as positive as they’d hoped.
- Hiding your sexual identity can be far more stressful than being open. Visibility is crucial and powerful; it really can change hearts and minds.
- Despite marriage equality there is still a way to go before the UK ...
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