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The LGBTQ community needs every voice. While coming out has the power to be liberating, it can also be terrifying. Closeted Perspectives recognizes that, in some instances, coming out feels impossible. Violence, fear, hate, misunderstanding, circumstance – all of these things occasionally extinguish the prospect of asserting how one truly feels. The goal of this project is to give a voice to those who would otherwise remain silenced, and also to create a sense of unity. In short –

You are not alone.

A voice from behind the closet door is still a part of the community, and it is a perspective that must be heard. CP contributors have the potential to explain what needs to happen to create an environment in which every individual feels safe enough to break down those doors.

If you could say anything to the world, what would it be?

Please send submissions to:
closeted.perspectives@gmail.com
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March 21, 2010

New feature! Contact us by Email.

For those of you who don't mind CP knowing your email address (or one of your email addresses), we've set up an account. Anything submitted via email will be held to the same standards of confidentiality. We won't reply to your submission unless you specifically ask us to, nor will we post your email address with your submission. Your information will not be used for any purpose. We will simply post your submission to the blog, then we will promptly delete the email. If it makes you more comfortable, feel free to create or use a fake or anonymous email.

We hope that email submissions will make overseas contributions a bit easier. We want to hear from everyone. This resource is not geographically limited. Also, if you have any questions or concerns about the blog, please don't hesitate to contact us.

We hope to hear from you soon!

closeted.perspectives@gmail.com

February 25, 2010

Coming Soon!

Our content depends on your contributions. This blog will be updated every Sunday, starting with the first submission. Please check back frequently.

Some things to keep in mind:

Submissions are completely anonymous. Content will be moderated for safety purposes only. Hate mail will be ignored. All other submissions will be posted as they arrive – unedited and uncensored. All forms of expression, including artwork, will be accepted. Send thoughts, concerns, hopes, and fears - anything at all that needs to be said.

While CP works to protect the contributors’ anonymity, the contributor must protect the anonymity of those involved in the story submitted. Please refrain from using names, and be cautious of situational specificity. CP cannot be held responsible for content. By submitting works, the contributor consents to publication.

Please understand that CP does not seek to provide a reason to stay in the closet, but instead wishes to offer a platform on which individuals can voice concerns surrounding the issue. Rather than dwelling on reasons to stay in, this project seeks to compile constructive ways to support those who feel that they are not quite ready to make the leap. Resources can be found to the side should one choose that coming out is the right path.