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It’s a cryptic title, but accurately describes the date fourteen years ago that I took a huge risk that ended up being life-changing in all respects. For many of us who didn’t come out as a teenager, the day is …
Category: Coming Out
The Catch-22 In The Closet
“Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and professional life…” These words are from the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and part of the oath law enforcement officers are required swear commitment to upon being hired as a …
Department Backs Transgender Officer
This is a story of a San Diego Police Department officer Christine Garcia who came out as transgender and transitioned from male to female with the support of her department and colleagues. What a great example of an inclusive, supportive, and …
Celebrating A Decade Of Being “Out”
Ten years ago today I did something I never imagined myself doing. As I grew up and slowly began to realize I was very different from my peers, because I was attracted to men, I made a conscious decision to …
Coming Out During The Holidays, Or Not
Are you going home for the holidays this year? Is telling your family that you are L, G, B, or T on your mind? This is a question we get asked frequently by readers who are in the process of …