From telling your family and friends about your sexuality to simply correcting a stranger about your gender identity, coming out comes in many forms. Each person's experience is different and impacted by the multiple identities and privileges they hold. Today is National Coming Out Day! We’ve created a resource to...
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When I Came Out as a Trans Principal, This Was My School’s Response
Photo Credit to Lane Turner, Boston Globe At Heath School, in Brookline, Massachusetts, we work hard to send the message that all are welcome in our school. Indeed, there are signs throughout our school building that define exactly who is welcome and why (it’s a robust list). If you ring...
I’m a Bi Student in High School. I Should Belong Here, Too
We need to talk about the realities facing bi students like me. According to GLSEN research, compared to gay and lesbian students, bisexual secondary students report a lower sense of belonging to their school community. In short, being bisexual means it’s especially tough to fit in. For me, nowhere have I...