In a perfect world, coming out would look something like this:
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Hayyyyy.
JK — in a perfect world, coming out wouldn't even be a thing because heteronormativity wouldn't exist.
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Just sayin'.
But we don't live in a perfect world, so a person's coming out experience can range anywhere from delicate to dangerous.
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In fact, four out of 10 LGBT youth (42%) say the community in which they live is not accepting of LGBT people.
That's why we want to know: What helped you get through your coming out process?
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Maybe a song empowered you?
Or a movie made you feel less alone?
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Did a trusted friend say something that made all the difference?
