What prompted you to come out?...
What prompted you to come out?
After experiencing some early difficulties Melanie believes it's much better to be more open about her sexuality when she starts a new job.
Episodes in this series
The UK's LGBT+ anti-violence charity, combating hate crime, sexual violence & domestic abuse.
0800 999 5428
Switchboard
113 Queens Road,Brighton,BN1 3XGSwitchboard is a charity for LGBTQ people looking for community, support or information. We connect people and support them directly through specially developed Switchboard services or link them to other specialist organisations.
01273 234009MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people.
01273 234839
Freedom
8-10 West Street,Bristol,BS2 0BHFreedom is OTR’s gender and sexuality social action project.
0808 808 9120
Intercom Trust
PO Box 285,Exeter,EX4 3ZTIntercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans+ charity working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the wider South West
01392 678744
Stonewall
192 St. John Street,London,EC1V4JYWe campaign for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across Britain and abroad.
0800 0502020
Albert Kennedy Trust
19-20 Parr Street,London,N1 7GWSafe homes and better futures for lgbtq+ young people. Akt supports lgbtq+ young people in the uk experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments
020 7831 6562
Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Zone 5,Exeter,EX4 6NAConsortium supports LGBT+ Groups and Organisations for Stronger LGBT+ Communities.
020 7064 6500Document
Coming Out – LGBT Youth Scotland
A coming out guide for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people.
Podcast
History is Gay
Two queer nerds share their love for the past, hijinks, and all things gay, sharing stories of those of us in the unexplored corners of history who have always been there.
Podcast
The LGBT Sport Podcast
Taking a look at LGBTQ+ issues in sport.
Video
Why the “Born This Way” Argument Doesn't Advance LGBT Equality - TEDX
Lisa Diamond, a professor of psychology and gender studies, deconstructs the "born this way" argument and shows why it doesn't advance LGBT equality.
Podcast
Homo Sapiens
Homo Sapiens is the smash-hit podcast where queer people talk about life.
Service Provider
UK Black Pride
Europe’s largest celebration for African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Caribbean-heritage LGBTQI+ people.
Podcast
Two Twos Podcast
Two black lesbians living in London speaking their unapologetic truth whilst creating a safe space for people like themselves and bridging the gap between LGBT+ people and Cis gendered straight people!
Article
From LGBT to LGBTQIA+: The evolving recognition of identity
As society’s understanding of diverse sexual identities and gender expressions has grown more inclusive, so has the acronym used to describe them.