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The most important thing you need to consider is can you support your own life. If the answer is yes, coming out is much less risky because you can just move away and start a new life in a more liberal place.
Otherwise you need to consider more carefully.
I live in a country where luckily disowning your child and leaving them without a house just because they're queer is not part of the culture, and i know my parents would be ok with my sexuality
Oh! That is great news! Then you should seriously consider talking to your parents first, and then go from there.
Having family support is really important. After that, consider slowly talking to close friends who would be okay with your sexuality to build a support network for yourself.
If i have to go safe, there is only one person in my class that could be cool with that... i can't be sure about the rest. Doesn't seem like a big support network... maybe that's a start?
That would be a great start!
I understand the urge to just come out to everyone but its important to ensure you get the support you need.
When I came out I did it in private setting, one by one, so I can get their individual reaction and intention. Lost a few "friends" but also found surprising allies. Made by life much easier after that.
Man sometimes i think i was born too early, i wish i was in an era where queer people could just live normally without these concerns. Thank you for the advices, much appreciated