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Read on to find out more.</p> </div> </div> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-10 col-sm-offset-1"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl-image"> <div class="mbottom40"> <img class="img-responsive" src="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/bdl_image/teens_coming%20outnew-01.png" alt="Teen having conversation with another" title="Teen having conversation with another"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="text-center"> <div class="body"> <p>This article was written and reviewed by people in the LGBTIQA+ communities.</p> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Coming Out vs. Inviting Others In vs. Disclosure</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>What’s the difference?</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>LGBTIQA+ people usually go through a lot of questioning and learning about themselves before deciding if they want to share their sexuality and gender identity with other people. There are some different ways people might talk about this idea. </li> <li>“Coming Out” is a saying that means someone has decided to openly share their sexuality or gender identity with others.</li> <li>Some people don’t like this saying because they think it gives the impression that the approval of straight and cisgender people is needed for someone to “Come Out” (Like: “Oh, you’ve finally decided to be honest with us!”).</li> <li>“Inviting Others In” is another saying that means openly sharing one’s sexuality or gender identity, or information about their body and medical history, but in a way that involves more choice, trust and love in the people that are told.</li> <li>Some people don’t like this saying because they think it gives the impression that there is always choice and that others will always respond positively, which is not always the case.</li> <li>The word “Disclosure” is a another way of describing how non-binary and Trans people share their gender identity/history with others to let them know their gender is different to their assigned sex.</li> <li>Some people think Disclosure is a more neutral way of talking about “Coming Out” and/or “Inviting Others In”.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class="mtop40 container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">No two Disclosures are the same</h2> <div class="subtitle"></div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Disclosure is something that people in LGBTQA+ communities go through in many different ways. Usually more than once.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Some people may have to disclose both their sexual and gender identity, and intersex variation, with important people in their life. </p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Even before they have Disclosed, some people can feel worried about life changes and risks that may follow being open about their identity.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Some people have to think about issues like racism (if they are from a diverse cultural background) or their religion (if this is a big source of support for them) before making the decision to Disclose.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Because of the risk of being rejected and discriminated against, some people have to think carefully about their level of independence, living arrangements, money situation and the attitudes of the people they live near before Disclosing.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Discrimination is another issue for some people when Disclosing, even within LGBTIQA+ communities. For example, bisexual, non-binary, Trans, asexual and intersex people may be discriminated because of misunderstandings about their identities.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2 mbottom40"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Challenges to sharing info about your sexuality, gender, body and history</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <ul> <li>Many people have positive experiences Disclosing when it is among people that are trustworthy and supportive. </li> <li>There is a common assumption that everyone is straight, has a male or female body, and identifies as a man or woman. For this reason, people in LGBTIQA+ communities are in situations where they may be Disclosing often.</li> <li>Unfortunately, some people have negative experiences like feeling invalidated, being outed, major relationship conflicts and being discriminated against. Some people might even have negative experiences before Disclosing anything about themselves. For this reason, people in LGBTIQA+ communities are at a higher risk for developing mental health problems than others.</li> <li>To help keep themselves safe, some LGBTIQA+ people may be open about their identity or body to some people but not others. Like being open about themselves at school, but private in front of their family.</li> <li>With the hard work of LGBTIQA+ rights advocates and allies, more and more people are growing up surrounded by others that are supportive of their sexuality or gender identity and bodies.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40 mbottom40"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-callout" style="background-color: #333244"> <div class="font--white"> <p>"When I was 16 I started dating this girl. She was amazing and all I wanted to do was tell the whole world."</p> </div> <div class="arrow" style="background-color: #333244"></div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="p40" data-bg="https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/wrapper_bgimage/kids-tile-bg-navy_1.jpg" style="background-image: url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/wrapper_bgimage/kids-tile-bg-navy_1.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #333244;"> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-md-12"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-iframe"> <div class="youtube"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/47pAWTUVQIA" height="400" width="100%" frameborder="no"></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-bullet-items" style="background-color: #b3d235"> <div class=" container"> <div class="titles text-center"> <h2 class="title">Experiences for intersex people are often different</h2> <div class="subtitle"></div> </div> <div class="items col-xs-12 col-md-8 col-md-offset-2 mtop40"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Intersex people have bodies that don’t fit what doctors expect for female or male bodies. Many intersex variations are genetic, and intersex people usually have a very different experience of learning these and Disclosing them to other people.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>People with intersex variations may not connect their experiences with the word “intersex”, or may not be involved with the intersex community unless they have access to positive, accurate words and information about being intersex.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>This includes being told about their bodies by their parents or doctors. This can be a very medical experience, sometimes without having any say in the matter.</p> </div> <div class="item col-xs-12 col-sm-6"><label for="item"> </label> <p>Misunderstanding about what intersex means can also make it hard for people to accept themselves and connect with others. Sometimes, sharing information about an intersex variation with others can be a lot like sharing a sexual or gender identity, but sometimes not.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30 mbottom20"> <div class="body"> <h3>Tips for Inviting Others In and Disclosing in a safer way</h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=""> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-tile"> <div class=" "> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1b_T_COAD_0.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> Disclosure doesn’t always go well. </div> <div class="tile-tag"> Have a backup to make things more manageable eg. stay with a friend, have a sibling talk to parents and/or give details of your disclosure plan to a safe person who can support you. </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1A_T_COAD.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> Try not to feel pressured to Disclose. </div> <div class="tile-tag"> It’s up to you how much information you want to share with other people. You also have the right to choose if or how you answer questions! </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1D_COAD.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> Disclosure is different for everyone. </div> <div class="tile-tag"> Some people make a celebration of things by having a party or sharing the news on social media. Others just tell a couple of trusted people. It’s your choice! </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1F_T_COAD_0.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> Having support can make a big difference when Disclosing to less understanding people. </div> <div class="tile-tag">  A trusted friend, teacher or counsellor can help you plan conversations, celebrate successes and provide support if things don’t go well. </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1E_T_COAD.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> Try to remember that while you’ve had a long time to understand your sexuality or gender, this is brand new to others and may be a surprise. </div> <div class="tile-tag"> Shock and surprise don’t always mean disapproval. Try to be patient if someone needs time to process things or have questions that you feel OK answering. </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> <div class="tile col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <div class="tile-img" style="background-image:url(https://kidshelpline.com.au/sites/default/files/1C_T_COAD.png)"></div> <div class="content"> <div class="tile-title"> It’s impossible to know for sure how someone will react to you Disclosing. </div> <div class="tile-tag"> You can sometimes get an idea by testing their reaction to current LGBTIQA+ news or a made up situation involving a friend who has Invited you In. </div> </div> <div class="buttons"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl-wrapper"> <div class="mtop40 container" data-bg="" style="background-image: url(); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover; background-position: center; "> <div class="wrapper-bdl-wrapper-row"> <div class="field-collection-container clearfix"> <div class="col-xs-12 col-sm-8 col-sm-offset-2"> <div class="paragraphs-items paragraphs-items-field-bundle paragraphs-items-field-bundle-full paragraphs-items-full"> <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--pink font--28 mtop30"> <div class="body"> <h3>Remember, you're not alone</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="font--24 line-height--30 mtop30 font--dark_blue"> <div class="body"> <h3>Kids Helpline is open 24/7, whether you need advice or just need someone to listen.</h3> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="bdl bdl-text clearfix"> <div class="mtop20"> <div class="body"> <p>No problem is too big or too small! 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