Welcome to the National Coming Out Day release of “No One Gets to Erase You: A Real Talk Workbook for LGBTQIA+ Teens.”
 
Coming out is not one path or one moment.
 
For some, it feels freeing.
 
For others, it feels risky, complicated, or not safe yet.
 
This workbook was created to remind you that no matter where you are in your journey, your identity is real and valid.
 
You are not too much, and you are not a mistake.
 
You do not owe anyone an explanation before you are ready.
 
This space exists to help you reflect, affirm your truth, and hold on to the reminder that no one has the power to erase you.
 
Inside, you will find thoughtful prompts that invite you to explore what identity means to you, what safety looks like, and what gives you hope.
 
You will also find encouragement from LGBTQIA+ voices who have walked this path before you, reminding you that there is no right or wrong way to be yourself.
 
This workbook is a place to name what feels hard, to celebrate what feels strong, and to imagine the kind of life you want to build on your terms.
 
Whether you are out, questioning, private, or somewhere in between, your story matters.
 
You are not alone.
 
You are not invisible.
 
You are becoming, and you are worthy of love and safety exactly as you are.
 
Let this workbook be a companion as you explore who you are, claim your space, and remember that your truth is something no one can take away.