“Who am I?” is the major question in this step.
For example other theorists have said that it is not uncommon for people go back and forth in their sexual identity development. These steps are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and can be experienced simultaneously. While many will not experience these steps in a linear course, the following steps capture essential components of the coming out process. While there are different models and theories about coming out, the six-step process ( The Model of Homosexuality Identity Formation) was created by psychological theorist Vivienne Cass in 1979 and is still an accepted model for understanding the experience.
I am very blessed to be who I am,” he wrote.Ĭoming out as gay, lesbian bisexual or transgendered is a process that for many, is experienced in stages of change. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn’t even know existed … I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. “Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.
After years of fighting off rumors about his sexuality, Latin singer Ricky Martin has finally just posted the following message on his official Web site, coming out and telling the world he is gay.
