My Teen Coming out Journal: Coming out, #3

By Alan Cox

'My Teen Coming out Journal', written by Alan Cox, a UK based Life Coach, is much more than just a journal. It gives practical advice for teens who have decided that they want to share how they feel with family, friends or just those around them.

It sets out a definition of what coming out actually means as well as some of the issues that might arise. This is followed by a list of fifty questions parents might ask in a supportive manner. This will prepare the teen for that time.

However, not everyone will be on the teen's side. To reflect that, there is also a series of questions that non-accepting people might ask the teen. Facing hostility can be a crushing experience for a young person. Therefore, by working through this area teens will be better prepared – they can put on their LGBTQ+ 'armour'.

Finally, there is a section for self-reflection to help teens work through different situations.

This book is a powerful tool to empower teens, their parents and counsellors who might work with them.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alan Cox
• Release date: May 11, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224628742

Alan Cox

Alan is the founder of the life coaching company: Life Coaching: Empowering Gay Men

Book preview

FOREWORD:

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Hi and welcome to ‘My Teen Coming Out Journal’. Thank you for taking an interest. I hope that buying this book will be an important and exciting step for you.

TEENS:

I have designed this book primarily for teens who have reached a stage where they feel they are ready to ‘come out’ as LGBTQ+ to other people. You may have reached a stage where you feel that you are not living an authentic life, maybe you are hiding you true self from your family and friends which can lead to stress and even mental health problems. I wouldn’t want anyone to go through that so my hope is that this book will give you the tools to go through the initial process of coming out and will help you in the future too.

Only you will know if and when you want to come out, although in some circumstances you might be forced to say how you identify. I want to say immediately though that some people never come out. It’s very much a personal decision.

Even though it’s probably easier to say who one is nowadays, you need to know that you will probably have to identify yourself as LGBTQ+ to others for the rest of your life. I am in my late fifties