There’s more than one way to celebrate National Coming Out Day. Find yours here.

All year long, folks send us emails, share anonymous stories on Tumblr, and drop into our DMs with their coming out stories. Some are joyful. Some are complicated. All of them have value. And no two follow the same script.

This National Coming Out Day, here’s a reminder coming out happens on your timeline, when you’re ready, and not a second sooner.

Out, not out, not sure if you’re ever planning to be out—today is for you. No pressure to make an announcement. Just stories that might help you navigate the future a little bit easier. Read some of our recent favorites below.

If any of these stories have inspired you to share your own, we’re collecting stories for our end of year fundraising campaign. Use can use your name, you can submit anonymously. We want to hear from you and add your story to our library.

Happy National Coming Out Day. Wherever you are in your story, we’re glad you’re here.