I've broken the following links up into 2 broad categories - local and links. That is, some of the stuff you'll find here are pointers to pages directly maintained by me, and others are to sites on the internet that have other information on coming out. Please note: some people ask me to keep a local copy of what can be found on other servers, but I can't, and for 2 reasons. The first is a lack of server space; the second, and more important, is that I'd consider that to be less than accurate.
Books: This has reviews and information on some of the books that I've read which cover issues such as being non-heterosexual, coming out, telling your parents, and so on. Some are fictional, others non-fictional. All however are good reads.
Movies: This has reviews and links to IMDB information about some of the better gay movies that are out there. It's been a long time coming, but there are some really good quality gay movies available that you should look into.
My story: Obviously, I have a coming out and coming to terms with myself story, otherwise this web site probably wouldn't exist, or would exist as something utterly different. I've noted through the different stories that I've read that everyone has their own, unique path to coming out, and every has similar experiences on that path.
Love holding you back? Love can be a powerful thing, giving you a great amount of strength. Sometimes however it can be used to hold you back from doing things you should consider doing.
I know - there were previously a lot more resources than this! Give me a little while, as I'm going back through everything I did before, and updating or fixing where required!
NSW Government information on Homosexual Discrimination Particularly of use in NSW Australia, this page offers information about your rights as a homosexual in NSW, with particular emphasis on where it is illegal to be discriminated against.
Gay and Lesbian TV Characters: I still feel that there are not enough non-heterosexual characters on TV ... in a society where so much is learned from the TV, it's important to have role models on the TV. This page highlights some characters on TV and shows that the screens aren't totally devoid of them.
Planet Out: A resource page that contains daily news updates on relevant gay and lesbian information from around the globe. Always a worthwhile read.
GLAAD: Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. An honorable cause, if there ever was one. This site strives to provide information on the fight for equal rights and to not be defamed for who we are.
Homosexuality: Common Questions and Statements Addressed: I've got to say that this is one of the most comrehensive sites around on the web and certainly worthy of a lot of attention. Sit down with an hour or two to spare and go through this page properly.
The Other Queer Page: Another comprehensive set of links on all spheres of gay life. You can find links to just about any information you want on coming out or coming to terms with yourself from this page, and plenty of links to the personal home pages of gays, lesbians and bisexuals around the world ... certainly enough to prove to you that you aren't alone.
Pinkboard Australia: This grew out of a BBS and has rapidly become one of the most popular GLBT sites in the country. In addition to hosting community information, Pinkboard also hosts a very popular personals section.
Coming Out To Your Parents: This is a brochure format web-page that you should definately read before coming out to your parents. I wish I'd known about it when I first came out to my parents!
PFLAG's Publications on Homosexuality and Coming Out: PFLAG stands for "Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays", and this is a truly great site to visit for information on coming out or if someone has recently come out to you.
Gabi Clayton's Homepage: Gabi is the mother of a young man called Bill, who after coming to terms with his bisexuality, was subjected to severe hate crimes in the community and as a result of these, tragically committed suicide. Gabi's site which commemorates Bill's life is, while terribly sad, uplifting also.
London-Boy's Diary: The story of a young man in London coming out to himself and others, and the life that he is leading. A truly wonderful site.
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