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In the stage of identity acceptance, the individual begins to realize that they are not the only LGBTQ+ person in the world and that they are going to be okay. This is the stage where many people begin to seek out others like themselves and make their first attempts at coming out. They may come out to a total stranger to test the waters because it feels safer, or they may come out to a trusted friend or family member. (Perhaps one who is wearing a big rainbow ally pin! Just sayin’.) How their first coming-out reveal is received may affect whether they move into identity pride, hang out in identity acceptance, or move back into identity tolerance.