There are so many ways to come out, and they’re all good. As long as you’re in a safe place and have a support system around you, you’re going to be just fine, babe. But in case you need some extra support, the Internet is here, and it’s on your side.
Ready to come out? Or simply want to relive the glory of busting out of the closet? We’ve siphoned the best posts and categorized them: we’ve got the earnest, the silly, and last but certainly not least, the pandering corporate.
Enjoy!
THE EARNEST:
I came out as trans on 10/11/2016. Five years ago today.
Pic is how I drunkenly came out on Facebook.
I love being loudly and explicitly trans. I’ve found love as that, gotten my dream job as that, made community as that.
I lived bitch. pic.twitter.com/Yj8ZbJNXN0
— Grace Freud (@GraceGFreud) October 11, 2021
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that young queer kids used to do the Wonder Woman spin when they were closeted. Whether you’re out and proud now or you’re still living with a secret identity, you are a superhero in my eyes. Happy National Coming Out Day 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/5Pp4PMrIQa
— Lynda Carter 🎃 (@RealLyndaCarter) October 11, 2021
Whether you’re out to some people or no one at all, you are so valid and so so loved. We’re in this together. #ComingOutDay 🌈https://t.co/b4QJo7mGhf pic.twitter.com/Ke1Rs7ec7V
— meg 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (they/them) (@megemikoart) October 11, 2021
Nobody comes out just once! Shaz @mrspotatoqueen (she/her) explains how she came out a few times to her own family. #ComingOutDay 💖 pic.twitter.com/IzVslqeoVz
— Stonewall (@stonewalluk) October 11, 2021
for #NationalComingOutDay, I want to tell you that I came out as trans 4 times. The first in 2002. It went badly, so did the next 2. I came out for the final time years later.
Coming out can be like tipping a soda machine over, sometimes you gotta rock it back & forth a few times— Niko Stratis (@nikostratis) October 11, 2021
Since it’s Indigenous People’s Day AND it’s Coming Out Day, look at my lesbian ribbon skirt pic.twitter.com/EXmDsJh3OU
— niigaanaasnok🪶🧡🤍💖 (@ChelseyGiizis) October 11, 2021
in honour of indigenous people’s day I’d also like to mention jenna & erana and their roles as indiginous rep in the wilds💗💗as its also national coming out day another s/o and appreciation for toni for her queer indigenous rep which does not happen often #TheWildsAppreciation pic.twitter.com/IekLaMR8m5
— the wilds clips 🎥 (@thewildsclips) October 11, 2021
Happy #ComingOutDay from your local disaster bi. Whether you use today to tell everyone your truth, or have to remain closeted for safety; today is for all of us. 🏳️🌈 #Bi pic.twitter.com/Z6e8eUqgZ8
— Cypher | Watch Game Changer on @Showtime (@cypheroftyr) October 11, 2021
#NationalComingOutDay pic.twitter.com/X7wRIQ4Ayz
— dave garrett sarrafian (@strangedove) October 11, 2021
happy #NationalComingOutDay! here’s a throwback to sara’s ✨ pic.twitter.com/JKZdJx7ZhH
— best of sara ramírez (@biconramirez_) October 11, 2021
Happy #NationalComingOutDay to every single member of our community. Discovering yourself is always a journey, and one I am so glad for making and accepting myself.
From the ‘boy’ who wore a dress to Nursery, to the openly Non-Binary Mayor of Bangor. This is me. 🏳️🌈 pic.twitter.com/yIa7b0zOBc
— Owen J Hurcum 🏴🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇪🇺 (@OwenJHurcum) October 11, 2021
THE SILLY:
happy national coming out day pic.twitter.com/jKxJf91nkn
— matt (@mattxiv) October 11, 2021
happy coming out day to people who:
– have already come out of their cage
– aren’t interested in coming out of their cage
– are having a hard time coming out of their cage
– were pulled from their cage before they were readyi hope you’re all doing just fine 💕
— anna borges (@annabroges) October 11, 2021
happy national coming out day pic.twitter.com/a8WL1LG3hZ
— alex (@alex_abads) October 11, 2021
Happy #NationalComingOutDay!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/OM9qUpofiY
— genera+ion out of context (@ooc_generation) October 11, 2021
me, going to work on #NationalComingOutDay like: pic.twitter.com/X7uWoqB7us
— Vanya Quinn (@Vanya_Quinn) October 11, 2021
THE CORPORATE:
Take pride in who you are, no matter where you are on your journey. 💕 #NationalComingOutDay pic.twitter.com/R44Crceo8c
— Pixar (@Pixar) October 11, 2021
Coming out is a lifelong process. And it can feel daunting no matter what the circumstances are.
For #NationalComingOutDay, here’s some advice from queer and trans people about navigating those conversations — and supporting the LGBTQ people in your life.https://t.co/FlFJqtpuDv
— NPR (@NPR) October 11, 2021
On #NationalComingOutDay (and every day), we want our lgbtq+ friends to know skittles is always in your corner!🌈❤️
— SKITTLES (@Skittles) October 11, 2021
In honor of #NationalComingOutDay, let’s be #BraveTogether. Wattpad and @maybelline want to hear your coming out and allyship stories. For every story tagged #BraveTogether, we’ll donate $1 (up to $25k) to the @trevorproject. Learn how you can take part → https://t.co/a9tvDPVVNo pic.twitter.com/Wmae8z3zuN
— Wattpad (@wattpad) October 11, 2021
Wattpad and Maybelline WANT to hear your COMING OUT STORIES
At Brown-Forman, our PRIDE ERG helps us foster an inclusive culture where our employees feel confident bringing their best selves to work. For #NationalComingOutDay, Elizabeth Jent, Lead Financial Analyst – Brand Analytics, shares the importance of allyship for LGBTQ+ employees. pic.twitter.com/CuCbb9xKVg
— Brown-Forman (@brownforman) October 11, 2021
Look, here are some gay people who work for us!
On #NationalComingOutDay—and every day—we’re allies of the LGBTQ+ community. See our own Henry Jones, senior director of diversity and inclusion, get candid about his personal experience and sum up why we always welcome individual authenticity at Conagra Brands. pic.twitter.com/tHamFONH6T
— Conagra Brands (@ConagraBrands) October 11, 2021
Wow, my dude Mr. P can honor mental health awareness day but I can’t get a “happy coming out day?” Wow.
The only thing Mr. P takes more seriously than stacking is his mental health. #WorldMentalHealthDay
— Pringles (@Pringles) October 10, 2021
And finally, a classic throwback!
Love these snap ads from @Lyft. During the #NationalComingOutDay story. Inclusive. On brand. Timely. Good creative. BOOM. ‘Ride’ not rid 😉 pic.twitter.com/Ki49vJ1UDE
— Reed Edwards (@JREdwards) October 12, 2017
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