[Moxie.]

Hey there,

First of all, congratulations for making the decision to come out to your friends! I'm glad you're not too concerned about how they will react to it, but it's understandable that you still have some questions about how you should go about it. The thing is there's no cut-and-dry way to come out. The most important thing is that you do it in a way that makes you feel the most comfortable.

When I made the decision to come out to my friends as a lesbian, I realized that I have a very different relationship with each of them. Because of that, I ended up telling them individually rather than in a large group. Some, I kept very low-key and told in a private setting because I knew there were going to be a lot of things to address. Others, I told over dinner or at a coffee shop. There were even a few where I just dropped it casually into conversation and left it at that. Perhaps you could do the same thing. Think about the people that you want to tell and figure out a way that feels the most natural for telling each of them. Having those one-on-one conversations will allow you to have more personal conversations about it with your friends in case questions come up.

If you do decide to tell them in a large group, perhaps you could consider inviting them over to your house or going to a favorite hangout spot. While having them at your house will have it more personal, going to a public place will minimize the risk of a family member overhearing, if that's something you're concerned about. You can either wing it (say things as they come to you) or practice what you're going to say ahead of time if you're worried that nerves will get in the way.

If you have any more questions or need help coming up with a more specific plan, feel free to reply to this thread or PM me.

Best of luck,
Sammi