15 Inspiring coming out stories from various personalities from the LGBTQ community
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We all have a different story to tell, some happy, some sad, some downright tragic…! But it’s what instantly unites us in our awesome LGBTQ family and helps us form a unique bond with each other.
In this article, we’ve gathered some of the most inspiring coming out stories from various LGBTQ influencers and online personalities who have made waves in the queer community. These stories are deeply personal and not always sunshine and rainbows but these trials and tribulations have certainly helped drive us to create content for people who might be dealing with similar troubles in their own lives.
So, if you have already come out and are looking for stories to validate your previous experiences, pull up a chair and prepare to dive into these moving tales. If you are currently in a position where it’s not safe for you to come out to anyone or thinking of coming out, know that these stories are still for you! Take your time and allow yourself to find whatever comfort and encouragement you can from our little anecdotes.
And for all of you reading, know that you are loved and have a safe space here!
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Kellie Maloney: coming out as a trans woman
From a very young age, I always knew I was different but didn’t know what it was until I read an article by April Ashley. I then realised that I was simply born in the wrong body! I knew I had a female brain, and in my dreams, I pictured myself as a little girl, never a little boy.
Sadly, growing up, acceptance for transgender rights had not evolved to what it is today, so I led most of my life as ‘Jack the Lad’ Frankie Maloney and became one of Britain’s leading boxing managers and promoters. The pinnacle of my career was leading Lenox Lewis to the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Due to my success in boxing, I felt I couldn’t commit to who I really was for most of my life so I led a lie until I could come to terms with myself and face the truth.
In terms of coming out publicly, I had no choice. So rather than having some opportunistic tabloid journalist manipulating my story beyond my control, I agreed to publish my story in the Sunday Mirror in 2014. I was given full editorial…
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