Photo of me getting out of my car, which has a "vintage" National Coming Out Day sticker affixed inside the lower left rear window.
I first came out on a National Coming Out Day, so it's always been important to me. It seemed to fade as a "notable" day, but now it's back. In the face of fascism, cruelty, and hatred, #ncod is a powerful message against those who would re-marginalize us. Whatever it may be, "take your next step."
Today is National Coming Out Day! I first came out as queer when I was 29 years old, which also happened to be when Trump took office the first time and days before I met my now-wife and business partner, Mags.
#NationalComingOutDay #NCOD #QueerOwned #IndieBookstore #TransOwned #Portland
#GayBar #ChocolateBar wrapper 🍫🏳️🌈
#Gay #Queer #LGBTQ+ #Chocolate #Candy #Sweets #Food #FoodPhotography #JunkFood #GaySky #PrideSky #NCOD #NCOD2025
Homophobia and transphobia thrive in an atmosphere of silence and ignorance, but coming out may not always be safe for those who are a part of multiple marginalized communities. On #NationalComingOutDay, we celebrate all LGBTQIA people wherever they are in their journey. #NCOD
I wanted to say that on this National Coming Out Day that I am a gay and autistic campus pastor! I am grateful to work for a campus ministry where these can be gifts to be leaned into and not hidden. #NCOD #NationalComingOutDay
National Coming Out Day - Keith Haring
October 11, 1987 - More than half a million people flooded Washington, D.C., demanding civil rights for gay and lesbian Americans, now celebrated each year as National Coming Out Day.
#NCOD #NationalComingOutDay #COD
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Today is #NationalComingOutDay.
It's a day of #LGBTQIA+ visibility and representation.
There is freedom in living your own truth.
If you're not ready to come out, for any reason, that's okay. There is a whole community waiting to love and support you when you're ready.
#NCOD #LGBTQ
on a orchid background 3 sets of the "international" figures in rainbow colors holding hands. one set is both wearing pants one set is one wearing pants, one wearing a dress one set both wearing a dress NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY OCTOBER 11
NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY OCTOBER 11 6 figures, faceless, different ethnicities and religions, each holding a sign saying: HELLO I'M • TRANSGENDER • LESBIAN • GAY • GAY • LESBIAN • BISEXUAL
National Coming Out Day How To Not Be A Dick If Someone Comes Out To You DON'T use the qualifiers “still” or “anyway” when you say "I love you." That's grade A dickishness, and not the kind gay people like. DON'T say that you always knew they were gay because no you fucking didn't until I just told you. DON'T turn around 'cause you're gonna see my heart breaking. DON'T talk about how hard it will be for you to tell your church, your neighbors, or your Pinochle club. This isn't about you, you selfish asshole. DON'T burst into tears. It's a well-known fact that the tears of straight people give gay people erections. DON'T ask if they are sure. Gayness can be whimsical, but it's not a whim. DON'T murder them. I hear they have really terrible Wi-Fi in prison.
a rainbow-colored turtle tucked into its shell,peeking out. IT'S OK IF YOU'RE NOT READY YET.
Happy #NCOD! #NationalComingOutDay!
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on a rainbow flag background NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
rainbow background with Keith Haring figure kicking open the closet door in the center, COME OUT is written on all 4 sides NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY OCTOBER 11
hands in rainbow colors making a heart. I'M A SAFE PERSON TO COME OUT TO. NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY
If someone comes out to you: "COMING OUT" "of the closet" is the process by which someone... 1. Accepts and identifies with their gender identity and/or sexual orientation; and 2. Shares their identity willingly with others. Sometimes We talk about coming out as if it were a one time thing. But for most folks coming out is a series of decisions- sometimes daily- that LGBTQ people navigate in every new setting they enter (Most people aren't like Ellen, where they come out once and then the whole world knows.) People may be "OUT" in some spaces, and "IN" → in others. to Family to Friends to Classmates/Coworkers to Religious Community A decision to come out to a person or group is one of safety, comfort, trust, & readiness. It's dangerous, unhealthy, and unhelpful to force someone to come out, or to "out" someone else (ie, disclosing someone's gender identity or sexual orientation to others without the person's consent), regardless of your intentions (sometimes people think they're being helpful, or acting on the person's behalf to conquer their fears) IF SOMEONE COMES OUT TO YOU..... 1. Say "I always knew," or downplay the significance of their sharing with you. 2. Go tell everyone, bragging about your "new trans friend." 3. Forget that they are still the person you knew, befriended, or loved before. 4. Ask probing questions, or cross personal barriers you wouldn't have crossed earlier. 5. Assume you know why they came out to you.. 1. Know this is a sign of huge trust! (Yay!) 2. Check-in on how confidential this is (Do other people know? Is this a secret?) 3. Remember that their gender/sexuality is just one dimension (of many) of them. 4. Show interest and curiosity about this part of them that they are sharing with you. 5. Ask them how you can best support them.
Happy #NCOD! #NationalComingOutDay!
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Come out for LGBTQ equality on #NationalComingOutDay with faith-based books, cartoons, videos and worship resources. On Oct. 11, #ComingOutDay urges LGBTQ people & allies to be open about who you are & your support for LGBTQ equality. #FaithfullyLGBT #NCOD
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National Coming Out Day design I created in 2007 of letters I drew rising at an angle in a seamless rainbow pride spectrum of color
There have always been Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual people. There always will be. Celebrate, even to say only to yourself, “Yes. I am.”
We are all part of future history.
Happy National Coming Out Day.
#NationalComingOutDay #NCOD #LGBTQ #2SLGBTQIA+
Today is #NationalComingOutDay 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
The day takes place every year on 11 October, supporting anyone coming out to their family, friends, and colleagues as an openly #LGBTQIA person.
#NCOD #NCOD2025 #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQAwareness #LGBTQ #GaySky #PrideSky #LoveIsLove
Don't miss out on our #NCOD and US Navy Birthday Pub Quiz tomorrow
📍 Location: Dacha Navy Yard, 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
📅 Date: Saturday, Oct 11, 2025, 1:00 PM ET
RVSP here and we'll see you there.
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National Coming Out Week 2025
Featuring: @swaimstrategies.bsky.social (of www.Fundraising.gay)
#NCOD
#SamSwaim
(🎥 Cai Indermaur)
National Coming Out Week 2025
Featuring: Michael James Schneider (BLCKSMTH)
#NCOD
#ComingOut
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National Coming Out Week 2025
Featuring: Solange Igoa of Glitterfox
#NCOD
#Glitterfox
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(🎥 Cai Indermaur)
A promotional graphic for Robyn Ochs's October speaking engagements. The background is a vibrant purple and blue with brushstroke patterns. At the top, a pink rectangle contains the text "OCTOBER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS" in white. To the right is the Robyn Ochs logo: a stylized 'V' in blue next to "robyn ochs". Below this, a large smiling photo of Robyn Ochs, a white woman with shoulder-length wavy white hair, wearing a bright blue blazer over a black top, takes up the right side of the graphic. On the left, a list of engagements in white text on a dark pink background includes: "OCTOBER 4-5, 2025 INTERNATIONAL BISEXUALITY RESEARCH CONFERENCE VIRTUAL," "OCTOBER 10, 2025 ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY CANTON, NY," "OCTOBER 11, 2025 ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROCHESTER, NY," and "OCTOBER 13-16, 2025 OUT & EQUAL SUMMIT SEATTLE, WA." At the very bottom left, a small arrow points to "WWW.ROBYNOCHS.COM".
LGBTQ+ History Month is packed! Excited to share my October schedule of campus visits & conferences. I can't wait to spend National Coming Out Day with students at RIT! Check out my programs and book today: www.robynochs.com
#LGBTHistoryMonth #NCOD #RIT #LGBTQSpeaker
My attempts to keep my sexuality hidden nearly led to me being arrested at 14 years old.
#LGBTQ #LGBTQWriters #BlackWriters #WritingCommunity #ComingOut #NCOD #NationalComingOutDay
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#OctoBEAR 13 #fursuitfriday #Waldolf standing next to a #rainbow #Balloon #column waving in the wind at the #BGPride 2020 #NationalComingOutDay #NCOD 2020 event This years @BGPride #BGPride event is next weekend! #fursuit #fursuiter #fursuiting #bear #costume
For this last minute of National Coming Out Day, in case it wasn't obvious, I am one gay mofo! To celebrate, here's my latest romance: The Trials of Alar, published by Red Drake Books. Hope y'all enjoy! >^_^<
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#NCOD #TheAlarSaga #newreleases
I came out to my bigoted conservative family at 14, and it was fucking hard. It still is. But I'm the better for it, and I eventually found more people who would support me through it. You will too, even if you don't want to come out, or you're scared, or under threat. You deserve happiness. #NCOD
Happy (Inter)National Coming Out Day, to all who celebrate it.
#NCOD
My first ever public outing (pun intended) as a #queer person.
On the way to Erie, we heard about the attack on #MatthewShepard, (who was slightly older than me but not by much) on the car radio.
We went anyway. It did not feel safe.
We went anyway.
Matthew died two days later.
Ugh.
#NCOD
A national coming out a graphic with the text. “if you feel safe to come out, we welcome your story. Don’t feel pressure to come out if you’re not ready or not in a safe place to do so. If you’re still on your journey to coming out, know that you’re seen, loved, and supported. We will be here when you need us.“
We first observed National coming out day on October 11, 1988, on the anniversary of the national March on Washington for lesbian and right as a reminder that one of our most basic tools is the power of coming out.
Happy #NCOD to all our friends and allies.
