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Our coming out stories

Thu 19 Mar 2009 In: Worth Checking Out View at Wayback View at NDHA

When did you first realize you had feelings for someone of the same gender? And how did your family react when you came out to them? Understanding yourself and letting the people close to you in on how you're feeling can be a scary time in many LGBT people's lives… our 'coming out' stories can involve a wide range of emotions. Several New Zealanders share their stories on the video clip below, from Maori TV's Takataapui programme. Matt Akersten - 19th March 2009

Credit: Matt Akersten

First published: Thursday, 19th March 2009 - 9:56am

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