Once you have decided to tell others about your sexuality or gender identity and have considered the possible consequences, it's important to think about how you're going to tell someone.

There are many different ways to do this and the best method for your situation will depend on your preferences and how you think the other person may react. How you approach telling someone will also be different depending on the context. For example telling your doctor is likely to be a very different experience from telling your parents.

Over time, telling people that you're same-sex attracted will become easier and you will discover the methods that suit you best.

Find out more

This fact sheets covers:

• Methods of telling people

• Some situations you may want to avoid

More info

Are you are someone you know anxious or stressed about coming out?

Contact: ACON’s Counselling Service

Tel: (02) 9206 2000
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: acon@acon.org.au

or

Contact: Gay & Lesbian Counselling Service

Tel: (02) 8594 9596
Freecall: 1800 184 527

Email: admin@glcsnsw.org.au

Web: www.glcs.org.au

(Don’t be fooled by their name - this service is for all same-sex attracted people, you don’t have to identify as gay or lesbian)