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Asking questions about one's own sexuality is quite common in men and women and does not imply that someone is homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual. The process of defining one's own sexual preference is often a long, ongoing process and occurs at different times for every individual. There are many common myths about how someone becomes a homosexual including that he/she was molested as a child or that how a child is raised can effect one’s sexuality. It is commonly believed in the psychiatric community that one’s sexuality is formed by age 3 and many believe that the cause is genetic, although that has not been proven. For more information you can go to the American Psychological Association Common Questions web page. In addition, Ohio State University has come out with a listing of GLBT Terms to help with all the wonderful GLBT jargon. Coming Out is a complex topic and we have accumulated many books in our library that focus on that specific issue. It is a very personal topic and is not to be taken lightly. A few questions that you may want to ask yourself before coming out are: - Can my financial support be affected by coming out?
- Can I handle rejection from some or all of my friends?
- Do I have someone to talk to and support emotionally through the coming out process?
In addition we have selected a few of the most reputable web sites to list below about Coming Out. Human Rights Campaign Publications
OutProud
PFLAG
Young Adult Health – Coming Out Students may also contact Student Counseling Services here at ISU for advice and counseling about coming out.
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