Happy National Coming Out Day!

You’re here, you’re queer, and we love you for it.

We’re still on a high from International Lesbian Day and now there’s another reason to celebrate: National Coming Out Day!

Whether you’re “out” or not (no pressure!), this day celebrates the unique power of telling the world just how gay you really are. Coming out vs. being in the closet isn’t a black-and-white issue, not by far. But you should never have to hide who you are, and there are endless different creative ways to unveil your inner lesbian. For some queer women who don’t “look gay” (whatever that means), coming out is a never-ending process!

This year is the 31st anniversary of National Coming Out Day. The Human Rights Campaign first observed the holiday on October 11, 1988, on the anniversar