Coming Out Story.

The writer and photographer Justin David recalls his dramatic coming out story, which “wasn’t coming out. This was a falling out.”

“This was worse than being caught in a public toilet with a policeman. But I knew then that I now would taste life.”

Coming Out Story.

Polari reader Matt Harris tells a cautionary tale and encourages those who haven’t come out to their families to do so.

“The truth is I don’t really remember much at all. Though I do recall that the great reveal brought some disappointment I hadn’t won the pools.”

Unexpected and Supportive Words.

In this tender, autobiographical piece, writer Jonathan Kemp recalls what it was like growing up gay, and the words said when he came out to his mother.

“The very next day she rang Gay Switchboard who put her in touch with a support group for parents with gay children and she went along. It touched me that she did that, eager to understand and learn rather than, as many parents do, judge.”

Michael Langan Writes His Coming Out Story.

Polari Magazine series where its readers and writers tell their coming out stories.

“It’s easier to be gay when you’re a pop star than when you’re a person, and it’s on the level of the person that telling our coming out stories still has significance.”

Polari’s Editor Writes His Coming Out Story.

This is the first in a new Polari Magazine series.

“Maurice armed me with a phrase that I still use to this day, for the most part because it’s so funny: “I’m an unspeakable of the Oscar Wilde sort,” as the hero tells his therapist. It was that exact phrase I used when I came out to my friend.”