Realising that you are queer, bi or a lesbian isn't the same experience for everyone and everyone has their own unique experience. Whether or not you do come to a realisation that you are queer or a lesbian, please know that coming out is different for everyone - and some people choose not to come out and that's OK. We're guessing that if you've clicked on this article you're probably asking yourself 'Am I a lesbian?' These kind of questions often overlap with compulsory heterosexuality: the social construct that being straight is the default or 'normal', which can leave some people grappling with their sexuality.