this pride month remember to not come out of the closet if it's not safe for you. it's not lying to not share your personal identity and feelings about yourself - even if the person you feel compelled to confess to is important to you. it doesn't make you a bad person, dishonest, a sinner, etc, to express your identity privately with those you trust. (1/2)
in fact, i'm begging you not to come out to people who you worry won't accept you. don't feel pressured by everyone being open online about their identity this month. being queer is a personal venture that you should feel safe with 1000x more than it is a community of people that you must follow in line with.