Welcome to RUComingOut. We know that when you make the decision to come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, it's not always an easy process. You may be scared to tell your family or friends because you might not know how they'll react. You might already be out to those close to you but are still in the closet at work, college, university or school. We know that there is no right or wrong way to come out, but we also know that reading about other people's experiences can help. It's comforting to know that someone else has been through what you are going through and that's the idea behind RUComingOut. This website has over 300 real life coming out stories written by people from all over the world. We also have some exclusive interviews with authors, actors and other public figures who wanted to share their experiences of coming out. If you'd like to be kept up to date on future RUComingOut fundraising events and future projects, scroll to the bottom of the page and subscribe to our newsletter.
RUComingOut was set up (and is still run) by Wayne Dhesi in March 2012 while he was a Youth Worker for the National Health Service. He noticed a gap in support for closeted people and had an idea that gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people who had come out and were now content and happy, could share their experiences with those who were struggling with coming out now.
People from all over the world have written their own personal accounts of coming out and we share them on the website. The purpose of this site is not to encourage people to come out before they are ready, or to make them feel under any pressure to do things in a particular way; it is simply a source of first hand accounts from people who have already been through, and are still going through, the process themselves. RUComingOut is in the process of registering for charitable status. Over the coming months we aim to increase the number of coming out stories and interviews from lesbian, bi and trans people. We are aware that the LGBTQ+ community is rich and diverse and we want to make sure we represent that on our website. We ask for your support and patience as well as your help! In January 2016 RUComingOut received official registered charity status which will enable us to widen our reach and expand our content. Watch this space! Email [email protected] if you'd like to submit your story or have any ideas for the website.
Click here to read some of our fantastic feedback.
People from all over the world have written their own personal accounts of coming out and we share them on the website. The purpose of this site is not to encourage people to come out before they are ready, or to make them feel under any pressure to do things in a particular way; it is simply a source of first hand accounts from people who have already been through, and are still going through, the process themselves. RUComingOut is in the process of registering for charitable status. Over the coming months we aim to increase the number of coming out stories and interviews from lesbian, bi and trans people. We are aware that the LGBTQ+ community is rich and diverse and we want to make sure we represent that on our website. We ask for your support and patience as well as your help! In January 2016 RUComingOut received official registered charity status which will enable us to widen our reach and expand our content. Watch this space! Email [email protected] if you'd like to submit your story or have any ideas for the website.
Click here to read some of our fantastic feedback.
