Narratives of “coming out” among self-confessed members of the Filipino LGBTQ community

The study engages 25 participants through referrals. Findings reveal that nonheterosexual females exhibit a greater degree of fluidity in their gender identity, compared to non-heterosexual males, who primarily identify as gays. The process of “coming out” is deeply intertwined with the presence and acceptance of non-heterosexual individuals within the family.