When I realized that I was transgender at 14 years old, I never came out to anyone. Partly because I didn’t know I had to, and partly because my transness belonged to me. Why did I have to share this ...

The following is an excerpt from “When the Bed Bugs Bite: A Memoir of My Queer Life” by Daniel Kelty. Her sickening submissiveness made me speak up. I turned my attention to her during one of my ...

As sweeping political changes threaten LGBTQ+ rights, one mother's anxiety about a playdate sparks a profound reflection on identity, family dynamics, and the continuous journey of coming out.

Before I could say “I’m gay,” I was mouthing the words to "Check On It," by Beyoncé in the mirror, flipping my hoodie like it was 30 inches of honey-blonde bundles, and batting my lashes in secret.

Columnist Alexander Cheves helps a reader navigate the heartbreak of losing decades-long workplace friendships after coming ...

My hand shook with a tremor, not unlike one of those cartoons hyper-fixating on the physical symptoms of alcohol withdrawals. Did I have a drinking problem? Yes. But that wasn’t why I was so jittery.

People may come out to one person at a time and choose someone they can trust the most. There is no set time or place for coming out. Having a support system is important to ensure the person feels ...

In popular media, the traditional “coming out” has two parts. First, the main character’s parents are sat down on the couch as their child nervously stands in front of them and confesses their ...

This story was published in 2014 and is being reposted as part of Outsports’ Pride Pioneer series. By Austin Olivares Coming out was one of the greatest things that I have ever done and I have ...