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What does Coming Out mean?

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Question: What does Coming Out mean?
Answer: Coming out of the closet means admitting you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Coming out is a process. The first step is admitting it to yourself. You may or may not choose to tell other people, but each time you do, you come out again.
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