National Coming Out Day is observed on October 11th every year (October 12th in the UK). It is an internationally-observed day for coming out and for discussion about LGBT issues. It was established in 1988, several years after I came out.
For those who are afraid of the ramifications of coming out, it is intended to provide visibility and support. For those who have been out for a long time, it is intended to be a day to celebrate being comfortable with who you are regardless of the homophobic bias encountered so commonly in day-to-day life. In Atlanta, it is a lovely precursor to Gay Pride, which commences on October 30th.
Many people who are not gay do not understand why the gay community feels compelled to claim June as Gay Pride month or October 11th as Coming Out Day. I’ve frequently heard some variation of the following: “straight people don’t feel compelled to shove their sexual identity in everyone’s face” or “why do gay people need so much attention.” The implication is that these events are unnecessary.
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