Are you out at work? Did you make a conscious decision to let coworkers/clients know? Why?

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I am who I am. I talk about my wife as casually as anyone talks about their spouse.

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I’m out at work, but I didn’t have to come out, because my partner is my husband. 🤪 It’s a beautiful thing. All of our clients are respectful and happy for us. It won’t be the story for everyone, and I never take it for granted. I’m really lucky.

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I wish I could come out as nonbinary at work, but I don’t think my office is going to put in any effort to use my correct pronouns. I’m actually beginning to physically transition (started taking testosterone, top surgery in november) so at some point if it becomes something I can’t hide, I suppose I’ll be forced to say something.

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I hung a Pride flag up at my desk day one and the rest is history.

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I recent came out at work…this past summer for gay pride month. My company was doing a spotlight series on gay employees as a “get to know me” type interview. I worked with the majority of my colleagues for 10+ years and I no longer wanted to edit my words bcuz it could potentially “out” me.

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Yes I’m out now and so thankful. It’s so much easier and no one cares. If anything it helps me and gives me a different perspective.

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I’m in NYC as well and you’re right…it does make it easier.

Hell yeah. I live in LA and haven't experienced any shittiness yet. I am who I am. You hire my gay ass or you don't.

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Some of my coworkers know. I only hide it from a few people in leadership who I know are conservative

You have to be comfortable with that decision. I don’t fault anyone that’s not comfortable at this moment. It’s a person decision. But I will say there’s empowerment with coming out

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Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈

If you are interested in raising people up and highlighting others in our community that are having a positive impact on society please look for my social media pages and contribute:
IG: swaggwithapurpose
IG: rebirthoftheswagg
TikTok: rebirthoftheswagg
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I’m sure it’s not new to 2022, but I’m feeling more than ever this year how much of “corporate pride” centers around gay men and calls it “lgbtq”. Are gay women, bisexuals, etc. not as palatable for audiences? I’m struggling with this a bit.

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Just wanted to say, as a guy in my mid-20’s, cheers to all the 30-40+ y/o LGBTQIA+ folks here—I know we roll our eyes at the performative rainbows on everything now, but you folks made this possible for the rest of us—you fought for acceptance, for our rights, and you made it through the struggle so people my age don’t have the same weight to carry, so we don’t have to be as afraid.
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Ok…I still don’t know what I’m doing so started a convo by accident lol. Anyway, I’m new here and just wanted to say hello. There’s power in connections and I’m here wanting to connect. Hope everyone is enjoying their weekends 😊

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