Tag: same-sex

National Coming Out Day was October 11. It was first celebrated in 1988 to mark the first anniversary of the National March for Lesbian and Gay Rights in Washington. Later, the observance commemorated people of the LGBTQ+ community who came out and decided to live freely. Even though it started in America, National Coming Out Day has become extremely important for LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.  Coming out is an experience unique to every individual. Unlike popular opinion, coming out is also not a one-time event. LGBTQ+ individuals often come out multiple times – in front of their family, friends, relatives, school, …