What is the history of "National Coming Out Day" and have you taken the day to come out or support those who have?

Today is National Coming Out Day.

I would like to hear from those in support only please.

Has this day had a positive effect on your life?
Do you use your voice today?
Did you support or participate in a positive way?

Please tell us what it means to you.

Again – if you have nothing positive to contribute to the question please move on and resist the temptation to post. This is posted in General for this purpose.