For those of you who don’t know, today is National Coming Out Day!
In celebration of this momentous day, so many people are taking to Twitter to post their thoughts and advice for others about the process of coming out. So here are some of the best tweets (some serious, some funny) about National Coming Out Day!
\u201cHappy #NationalComingOutDay, my loves! In the closet or out, I promise you are supported. \ud83d\udc9e\u201d— Lauren Duca (@Lauren Duca) 1507734570
\u201cAt your pace, on your terms. \nYour happiness and safety are paramount. \nSending endless love your way. \n#NationalComingOutDay\u201d— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin-Manuel Miranda) 1507727880
\u201cFor #NationalComingOutDay I want to remind everyone that it's okay to come out multiple times. You're allowed to explore your identity. \ud83d\udc95\u201d— Chandler Wilson - BLM (@Chandler Wilson - BLM) 1507734026
\u201chi friends: if someone comes out to you, treat them with respect & confidentiality. indifference & flippancy hurts. #NationalComingOutDay\u201d— dr emer mchugh (she/her) (@dr emer mchugh (she/her)) 1507709406
\u201cNo one gets to the end of their life and thinks, "I wish I'd stayed in the closet longer." #NationalComingOutDay\u201d— Patrick Strudwick (@Patrick Strudwick) 1507706715
\u201cit's #NationalComingOutDay. today we gotta be strong for all the closeted lgbtq+ people who aren't in an safe environment to come out. \ud83c\udf08\u201d— marilyn monhoe \ud83d\udd2a (@marilyn monhoe \ud83d\udd2a) 1507699994
\u201cSupporting those who need it on #NationalComingOutDay \u2764\ud83d\udc9a\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc9c\u201d— Gladstone \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6 (@Gladstone \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6) 1507702462
\u201cI'm bisexual. Today on #NationalComingOutDay I wanna remind u that being bi doesn't reinforce the binary. I'm bi & attracted to all genders.\u201d— Zachary Zane (@Zachary Zane) 1507738657
\u201cTo All The Students Coming Out,\n\nYou're far braver than you know and more courageous than you should have to be. #NationalComingOutDay\u201d— Nicholas Ferroni (@Nicholas Ferroni) 1507687371
\u201cComing out is a bit like a fart: if you have to force it, it might be shit. Do it in your own time, nobody else's #NationalComingOutDay\u201d— Declan Cashin (@Declan Cashin) 1507708083
\u201cIt's #NationalComingOutDay! Come out as gay. Come out as trans. Come out as supporting equality. We need your voices now.\u201d— Ellen DeGeneres (@Ellen DeGeneres) 1507738592
\u201cHappy #NationalComingOutDay \n\nComing out helped me find true strength as the unique man and human I was meant to be. Come out! Love is all!\u201d— Charlie Carver (@Charlie Carver) 1507740303
\u201ccoming out is great, but do it on YOUR terms. #NationalComingOutDay is meant to encourage discussion, not put pressure on those not ready <3\u201d— tyler oakley (@tyler oakley) 1507740700
\u201cJust to put things in reference... it was 5 years ago today that I came out publicly as trans and everything changed. #NationalComingOutDay\u201d— Raquel Willis (@Raquel Willis) 1507735559
\u201cHappy #NationalComingOutDay! Reminder that there\u2019s no right time or way to come out. Do it when you\u2019re comfortable and ready!\u201d— vers flop (@vers flop) 1507730636
So on this day, if it is safe for you to do so, I encourage you to come out and be visible! Happy National Coming Out Day!