Let’s celebrate National Coming Out Day!

October 11 is National Coming Out Day! Here’s what you need to know and how you can celebrate.

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The significance of National Coming Out Day

National Coming Out Day, which takes place annually on October 11, celebrates people coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+). This day is significant for many reasons: 

• It is a celebration of sharing this part of one’s identity. 
• Coming out can help inspire others to do the same and raise awareness around the challenges that are faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. 
• Coming out can lead to individuals receiving greater levels of support and acceptance.

By acknowledging and respectfully taking part in National Coming Out Day, you can demonstrate your support as an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Sharing your story

Many people use National Coming Out Day as an opportunity to share their personal stories with others. If you have a coming out story that you’d like to share with the rest of the organization, we encourage you to do so! Here are a few ways that you can lead the conversation: 

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Prioritizing your mental health

We recognize that not everyone can or wants to come out. Some people may not feel safe coming out to their friends and families. Others may just prefer not to share this part of their identity. Regardless of the reason, we encourage everyone to be respectful of people’s decisions. 

We also recognize how painful it can be for those who want to come out but can’t. Having to compartmentalize parts of your life and identity can lead to stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. If you find yourself having a hard time, please don’t hesitate to take advantage of our company resources: 

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Celebrating with your LGBTQIA+ coworkers 

Use this day to remind your LGBTQIA+ coworkers, friends, and family members how much they’re loved and respected! A simple email, text message, or handwritten note can make all the difference. 

We’re also excited to celebrate National Coming Out Day as an organization and will be hosting the following events: 

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We encourage everyone to join us where they can. If you have any other event ideas, resources, or feedback on what we can do better in the future for National Coming Out Day, please let us know!