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Out Loud: Living Our Truths in a World That Asks Us to Hide is a powerful, practical, and deeply affirming guide to coming out and staying out, in all its emotional, social, cultural, and political complexity. Spanning 32 in-depth chapters, this book moves beyond the single coming-out moment to explore identity as a lifelong journey of becoming. Structured in four parts, Out Loud begins by guiding readers inward, unpacking the layers of identity, silence, resilience, and self-recognition. It then expands outward to explore the often fraught terrain of family, religion, culture, and…mehr

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Out Loud: Living Our Truths in a World That Asks Us to Hide is a powerful, practical, and deeply affirming guide to coming out and staying out, in all its emotional, social, cultural, and political complexity. Spanning 32 in-depth chapters, this book moves beyond the single coming-out moment to explore identity as a lifelong journey of becoming. Structured in four parts, Out Loud begins by guiding readers inward, unpacking the layers of identity, silence, resilience, and self-recognition. It then expands outward to explore the often fraught terrain of family, religion, culture, and communication, offering tools for boundary-setting, emotional safety, and navigating rejection with dignity. The book delves into layered experiences, from being queer and neurodivergent, disabled, a twin, or the family secret, to coming out online before offline, navigating life in rural communities, and bridging generational or cultural divides with truth and tenderness. Through it all, Out Loud refuses one-size-fits-all narratives. Whether you're a teenager navigating a conservative household, an adult reclaiming your truth after years of silence, or someone discovering the freedom of fluidity beyond the binary, this book meets you with compassion, clarity, and unwavering courage.In its final chapters, Out Loud centres healing, chosen family, queer joy, and the richness of a life lived authentically, not just out, but deeply and fully seen.Both a roadmap and a mirror, Out Loud is for anyone who's ever wondered when or how to speak their truth. You don't have to come out on anyone else's timeline. But when you do, let it be out loud.
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Bernadette Horn is a queer writer whose work centres love, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to live authentically. Her writing invites readers into deeper conversations about truth, belonging, and the many ways we navigate life outside the margins.She is the author of:Under the Sapphic Stars: The Guide to Astrological Compatibility Between Women Who Love Women, Silver Star Love Across the Cosmos: The Guide to Astrological Compatibility Between Men Who Love Men, and Beyond Labels: Navigating Gender, Sexuality, Identity, and Belonging in the LGBTQ+ Community.Out Loud: Living Our Truths in a World That Asks Us to Hide continues Bernadette's deep and compassionate exploration of what it means to live truthfully in a world that often demands our silence. With care and clarity, she guides readers through the many layers of the coming-out experience, from the first quiet realizations of identity, to the emotional weight of family reactions, to the nuanced realities of being queer in different bodies, cultures, and stages of life. Spanning topics like neurodivergence, disability, chosen family, faith, gender fluidity, and the economics of truth-telling, Bernadette offers not just stories but lifelines. This is a book about more than disclosure, it's about building a life rooted in authenticity, navigating conflict with integrity, and reclaiming joy as a radical act. Whether you're coming out for the first time, or still navigating what that means, Out Loud offers a brave and generous roadmap for living fully, unapologetically, and on your terms.