When someone is ready to disclose that he is gay or she is lesbian, this disclosure
A) is usually made first to a friend or sibling, and next to a mother rather than a father.
B) is being made at older ages than was true in the past.
C) is usually made first to a mother, then a father, and finally friends and siblings.
D) is made first to fathers in the case of gay men, and first to mothers in the case of lesbians.

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Research and surveys on the topic of coming out have consistently shown that individuals who identify as gay or lesbian are more likely to first disclose their sexual orientation to a friend or sibling. Following this, they are more likely to come out to their mother before their father. This pattern reflects the perceived level of acceptance and understanding within these relationships.

When Someone Is Ready to Disclose That He Is Gay