In 1994 D’Augelli released his “Homosexual Lifespan Development Model.” This model is not a stage model, meaning an individual may experience these different processes at different times and they can occur multiple times.

-Exiting a Heterosexual Identity— Realization of an identity other than what society has deemed “normal.”

-Developing a Personal GLB Identity Status—The process of coming out to one’s self and identifying to one's self as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.

-Developing a GLB Social Identity—The process of sharing a gay, lesbian, or bisexual identity (or coming out) to friends.

-Claiming an Identity as a GLB Offspring—The process of coming out to parents or guardians.

-Developing a GLB Intimacy Status—The process of forming intimate relationships with people of the same sex.

-Entering a GLB Community—Coming out in multiple areas of one’s life and being active within the community, including going to events, bars, clubs, organizations, etc.