Welcome to Outpath, the OutProud Coming Out Archives! The Coming Out Archives were created to provide you with the benefit of the experiences of the millions of others who have found the right words on their own journeys. Sometimes things go well, sometimes they don't – whatever the results, they're here for you to see. The stories that make up the archives are personal and document the lives of others just like you. We invite you to explore the richness of experience that makes up our community, and hope that it helps you on your own journey. If you're a queer or questioning youth who is starting to think about coming out – telling those who are important in your life that you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or dealing with issues of gender identity – then you may find yourself, like most of us, searching for the right words. Every person who is out has been through this, and in fact, continues to come out throughout their life. If you have already come out, we invite you to share your own stories. Write down your experiences so that others may learn from them, so that they can share in the things that went well, and in those that could have gone better. The words you write will help others along the way. It's easy to search the Archives. You can just click "Search" to get started, or choose to find others with similar backgrounds by selecting a specific gender or age range. If you find a story you particularly like, you can bookmark the page for a later visit. You can also add Outpath dynamic content to your own web site.
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