coming out (sexual orientation)

Neil Byrne, a teenager in Dublin, Ireland, in the 1990s, comes to terms with the fact that he is gay and seeks acceptance from his friends and family.

A collection of anecdotes and short essays from more than eighty men and women on the precise moment they realized they were gay, illustrated with original art, pop culture images, and personal photos from contributors.

Three high school seniors, a jock with a girlfriend and an alcoholic father, a closeted gay, and a flamboyant gay rights advocate, struggle with family issues, gay bashers, first sex, and conflicting feelings about each other.

Interviews with gays and lesbians who speak from many perspectives.

The summer after graduating from an Iowa high school, eighteen-year-old Dade Hamilton watches his parents' marriage disintegrate, ends his long-term, secret relationship, comes out of the closet, and savors first love.

Contains a collection of true, personal stories from volunteers of Toronto's Teens Educating and Confronting Homophobia (T.E.A.C.H.) program, and includes first-hand accounts of issues related to sexual identity, coming out, and dealing with harassment.

Describes the challenges faced by gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered teens, offers practical advice, real-life experiences, and accessible resources and support groups.

Offers advice to lesbians, gay men, and their parents on how to cope with a child's homosexuality and discusses how children should tell their parents, what reactions they can expect, how the parents can deal with the news, and other related topics.

Presents a collection of eighteen essays that discuss the subject of homosexuality, and addresses such issues as acceptance from family members, struggling with personal identity, marriage and parenting, discrimination, and more.