Coming Out Late
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Through narrative interviews, Robin Douglass shares real, raw & relatable Coming Out Late stories as well as resources meant to support, inspire and educate you on your own coming out late journey. You can stop living someone else’s life, and start living your own, and know, that you are not alone!It’s better late than never, because it’s never too late!
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In this follow-up episode to last week, Robin continues to answer a few more questions which were submitted by members of her Coming Out Late Facebook Group. In today’s episode of “Your Queer Questions Answered”, Robin discusses the following topics: Dividing up your marital assets don’t always have to be 50/50.Go over ALL of your expenses with a fine-tooth comb!Do you know what it costs to live in the housing you’re currently living in?Should you get rid of the house? Or budget even tighter ...
In this Part 2 episode, Robin continues being interviewed by Greg Sowell, host of his own podcast called, “Why Am I?” Greg’s premise behind his “Why Am I?” podcast, is that he likes talking to interesting people and tries to trace a path to where they were to where they find themselves today. Nonetheless, Robin makes an excellent guest on his show, because clearly her path to where she was to where she finds herself today is quite an unlikely path indeed. In this episode, you will hear Greg i...
In this episode, Robin is interviewed by Greg Sowell, host of his own podcast called, “Why Am I?” Greg’s premise behind his “Why Am I?” podcast, is that he likes talking to interesting people and tries to trace a path to where they were to where they find themselves today. Nonetheless, Robin makes an excellent guest on his show, because clearly her path to where she was to where she finds herself today is quite an unlikely path indeed. In this episode, you will hear Greg interview Robin and l...
Some of us went a lifetime having ‘no clue’ we were attracted to women until much later in life. Others, on the other hand, always knew they ‘liked girls’, but stuffed it down, way down. Internal homophobia, deep-seeded homophobic denial, and compulsory-heteronormativity all played a huge role in delaying, and denying, our journey to discovering and embracing our true selves. One thing we late-bloomers know for sure is, if we were straight, we sure as heck wouldn’t be asking ourselves if we w...
How does one “follow the bread crumbs” to discover and/or confirm if they are gay or not? Great question! Married to a man for nearly 30-years, Robin had her “Aha!” moment literally on her 54th birthday. (No. That’s not a typo. She came out to herself at 54-years of age!) Robin takes you on her journey from those first vague and sporadic inner stirrings she felt about women to finally figuring out “what was wrong with her”. Robin shares with us how she cracked-her-case that had been plaguing ...
In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin broaches a subject - a question really - that she hears almost more than any other topic or question. And that is, “Who Am I? (Since Coming Out Late)”. Maybe we’ve ‘lost ourselves’ in our marriage, or in our careers; maybe we’ve never really ‘been on our own or lived alone’ - ever! “Who Am I?” outside of my marriage, nuclear family and friendships? Do I even know what I’m passionate about? Who Am I Since Coming Out Late? That is the single most asked ...
In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin makes a few Coming Out Late Announcements and clarifies a few things about where to find the special Premium Interview episodes. In this episode, you will hear Robin announce… First Premium Interview - Ep. #200: Kristin Key. Purchase it, ($5), at: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/466637Second Premium Interview - Ep. #204: Alayna Joy. Purchase it, ($5), at: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/476490MESSY MIDDLE MONDAY SUPPORT G...
In this episode, Robin announces the next evolution of the Coming Out Late podcast: Monthly Premium Interviews featuring some of the most inspiring, hilarious, and thought-provoking voices in our queer world. In this episode, you will learn… How you can access these Premium Interviews:Monthly Subscriber: Become a paid Monthly Subscriber to access the ”Premium Interviews” via Buzzsprout, ($4/month). Link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2114849/subscribeOne-At-A-Time: purchase only th...
In this special monthly episode of “Queer & Sober”, (a special offering thru the Coming Out Late podcast audience), Chris and Robin talk about one of the most universal parts of being human — belonging. Chris and Robin's honest and personal reflections on what it's like to navigate recovery as a queer person and to find or build your own communities. In this episode, you will learn… The difference between fitting in (performing for acceptance) and belonging (rooted in authenticity)How qu...
In this week’s episode Robin shares with us her perspective on the frequently asked question, “Am I Less Gay Because I Was, (or Am), Married to A Man?”. Robin also answers the question, “How did you know you were gay? Did you waiver? Did you need ‘an experience’ to know for sure?” Some of the topics you’ll hear Robin share with you are: Contempt prior to investigation; and how does that relate to being newly gay?What is ‘sexuality’? And could it really be fluid?Your truth is yours to define; ...
In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin talks about feeling all the feelings while going through the coming out late journey. Consider this a pep-talk if you will In this episode, you will learn… How we are expected to know things we never knew before; do things we’ve never done before.How to accept, acknowledge & be with financial insecurity, loneliness and grief.Taking a look at how much we’ve grown, learned & handled over the year. Acknowledging to yourself that ...
In this episode, Robin discusses the recent interview Rachel Maddow did on MSNBC with Bishop Mariann Budde. Bishop Budde spoke directly to Trump and Vance, during the National Prayer Service, about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies and Executive Orders. You will learn about… The key principles of Bishop Budde’s plea aimed at Donald Trump. What is moral leadership? What is the importance of compassion and mercy? What did Bishop Budde mean by, “I filled a space th...
MONDAY WAS THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION - HERE'S WHAT I'M THINKING: It's going to be a looooong, hard four years. But? We've all done hard things, for a loooong time. We've got this!Don't allow the current political climate deluge your future. Build your queer community and go where the good feelings and support are.Detach from all the external negativity and focus inward on being compassionate to yourself and your family; practice daily grounding techniques and surround yourself with p...
In this episode, Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience! In this episode, you will learn about… Exciting updates about the upcoming year for the Coming Out Late Community in Facebook. Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle. Reflecting on the most significant difference in your life from this time last year. How Robin is changing her language to reflect her current journey of...
In this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about Dating and relationships - specifically about red flags and deal breakers. In this episode, you will learn… What are red flags? Are red flags different in ‘dating’ scenarios versus relationships?What are deal breakers? Are deal breakers different from red flags?Why are red flags and deal breakers important?What are examples of red flags and deal breakers?What holds us back from honoring our red flags and deal breakers?“The red f...
In this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about the “C”-word - compassion! Discover why compassion practices are so important, how we can do them virtually anywhere, and why do we need them? In this episode, you will learn… What compassion is and how is it different from empathy?Why is compassion important and how is compassion related to our coming out late process?What does ‘doing the work’ mean? Some examples of ‘doing the work’ are: seeking support, self inquiry, getting ...
In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fears we experience and the mind-blowing confusion we’re hit with when coming out later in life.” In...
Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues. In this episode, you will learn… You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out.Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life.Girlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarity.The B...
The holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences. Keys to successful holidays: transparency, openness and honest communication.Use a lifeline if you need one, and have an exit planBe re...
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