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help and advice :: coming out

Coming out can be an extremely traumatic time for both the individual and families. The headings on this page act as signposts to the other resources on the website which will help you on your journey.

Personal stories

Personal stories by serving personnel which may help include:

"My Story" by POPT Mark PROBEE

for a full list, go to the interviews section.

Talking to fellow service personnel

There is a section on the public forum for help and advice; this includes a thread specifically for advice on coming out.

Thoughts and suggestions

Some suggestions about whether to, and how to, come out to family and colleagues. Are you sure that you are gay, how should you approach telling other people?:: thoughts and suggestions.

Hints and tips

A list of around 15 tips for the day when you chose to tell people :: coming out tips.

Websites and resources

Have you checked the links section to see which sites and resources are listed on the advice and help page? You might also want to have a look at or search the public forum for similar requests and responses from other people.

Books about coming out

Have a look at the selection of books put together with the help of our members, who have either personally used them to help while coming out, or have heard good things about them from friends :: coming out books.

page: help and advice :: comingout.htm
updated: 14 Dec 05