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So, someone just came out to you as
Lesbian

What does that mean, and how should you respond?

We've provided some helpful resources below to break it down!

So, someone just came out to you.

You may be feeling a lot of things, and trust us, that's completely normal. We've put together a collection of some of our resources below to process and understand, as well as some extra ways to show your support!

PRISM Inc.

Sexual Orientation Basics

Sexual orientation is a person's gender identity in relation to the gender to which they are attracted.

Maxx Fenning

How to Respond to Someone Coming Out

Learn how to respectfully respond to someone coming out to you.

PRISM Inc.

Gay and Lesbian

What does it mean to be gay? The word gay is a broad, inclusive term that encompasses people who experience same-gender attraction.

The Basics

History

PRISM Inc.

Sappho of Lesbos

Learn about the legendary poet Sappho and why she's known as the "lesbian muse."

Lex Costello

The Fight for Marriage Equality

For decades, the LGBTQ+ community fought for marriage equality. Here's the story of that struggle.

Kylie Lawrence

AIDS Crisis

The AIDS Crisis ravaged the LGBTQ+ community for decades, and the government did little to help.

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So, someone just came out to you as
Lesbian

What does that mean, and how should you respond?

So, someone just came out to you.

The Basics

History

Lesbian Pride

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So, someone just came out to you as Lesbian

What does that mean, and how should you respond?

So, someone just came out to you.

The Basics

History

Lesbian Pride

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

So, someone just came out to you as
Lesbian