It’s National Coming Out Day

Today is National Coming Out Day which is a day of raising awareness and destigmatization for the LGBTQ community.

It's #NationalComingOutDay! Come out as gay. Come out as trans. Come out as supporting equality. We need your voices now.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 11, 2017

2. If you think you're ready to come out as LGBT then pick one person you trust and speak to them. It's not a race! #NationalComingOutDay

— Wayne Dhesi (@WayneDavid81) October 11, 2017

3. If you don't feel comfortable using a label for your identity then don't. Try explaining how you feel instead. #NationalComingOutDay

— Wayne Dhesi (@WayneDavid81) October 11, 2017

You were NEVER created to feel ashamed, unworthy, condemned or defeated. You were created to feel victorious. #NationalComingOutDay

— Daniel Brocklebank (@Dan_Brocklebank) October 11, 2017

Texting is the preferred method of communication for young people.

So this just happened😂🙌🏻 #NationalComingOutDay pic.twitter.com/05EezbJktB

— Luke ♋️✨ (@LukeGrayyy) October 11, 2017

Proof you have great friends who also will throw you a party.

Great Advice, don’t feel pressured to do anything or be afraid to show your true self…Write your own story!

Don't feel pressured into doing it.
You'll know when the time is right for you.
Write your own story ❤#NationalComingOutDay

— Iain (@BeaIe_) October 11, 2017

Today is #NationalComingOutDay! My message to LGBT youth: We love and accept you for who you are. Don’t be afraid to be true to yourself!

— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) October 11, 2017

Reminders on #NationalComingOutDay:
-if you can't be out, your sexuality is still valid
-if you aren't ready, your sexuality is still valid

— Mackenzi Lee (@themackenzilee) October 11, 2017

I would love it if you could be yourself. And be happy #NationalComingOutDay

— bella thorne (@bellathorne) October 11, 2017

Happy Coming Out Day!