In honor of National Coming Out Day, we chat today with James who is an openly gay male. He shares his experiences growing up in a conservative area, as well as words of advice and how to be a good ally and build respect even when we disagree with others' sexualities. A transcript of this episode is available at www.wishyouknewpodcast.com/transcripts

If you still find yourself questioning the correct vocabulary to use or what all the acronyms mean, check out www.wearefamilycharleston.org/lgbt-a-z-glossary/

For those who may themselves be on a journey of coming out to themselves and others about their sexuality (or those who just want to continue learning), James mentions many great resources including:

www.1800runaway.org

www.thetrevorproject.org

Www.itgetsbetter.org

www.gaychristian.net

And, if you are the family member or friend of someone who identifies as LGBTQI, www.pflag.org is a great place to go for resources and support as you too continue along the journey of coming out with your loved one. As James says, it is a process for everyone involved.