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Choosing the right person to share with can make a big difference in your disclosure experience. This section guides you in identifying people who are likely to be supportive, gauging their attitudes before disclosing, and preparing for different reactions.
You can't control how someone responds, but you can be thoughtful about who you tell and prepare yourself for various possibilities.
This section has two pages: we recommmend that you work through them in order.
1. Identifying a good person to share with
1. Identifying a good person to share with
This page will introduce you to three types of relationships where disclosure might go well, and a way to gauge someone's reaction before disclosing. Then, there will be a worksheet to help you plan how you might want to find out if someone is safe to disclose to.
⏱️ About 30 - 45 minutes
2. Being prepared with responses
2. Being prepared with responses
This page will help you to prepare for potential reactions to your disclosure, providing sample scenarios with suggested responses and a worksheet for you to draft your own responses.
⏱️ About 30 - 45 minutes
Note: It is possible that you may feel anxious as you reflect on potential disclosure scenarios or reactions. You may want to complete this section with the support of a trusted person and/or seek additional Support Resources if you feel distressed at any point.
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