19 Ways to Come Out at Work

National Coming Out Day (NCOD) on October 11th is not only for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You, too, can participate by coming out in one or more ways.

Since we spend so much time at work, let’s look at the myriad ways you can come out to your coworkers on this auspicious day:

1. As a non-drinker
2. With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
3. As HIV+
4. As pregnant, as LGBT (duh), or with a PhD
5. As alcoholic
6. With two jobs
7. With depression, also
8. With Lyme Disease
9. With dyslexia, also
10. As losing your eyesight
11. As a woman
12. As an immigrant
13. As gluten-free, a parent, AND a Stephen Sondheim fan
14. As a pessimist
15. As bereaved
16. With Graves’ Disease
17. As undocumented
18. As atheist
19. As the child within

Don’t let queer folks have all the fun. A whole day’s been devoted to coming out, so speak up and engage with whatever you’re holding back from your colleagues.

Then be ready to celebrate.

Image via