Brian Beaudette - after being married for 20 years he struggled with the impact on his family
Out Late With DavidShow Notes
Summary
David's guest, Brian, first came out to his wife over 20 years ago but chose to stay married for the sake of his family. It took ten years for him to decide it was time to live a different kind of life. Today, at age 59 he can finally say he’s “found his tribe.”
Takeaways The struggle of coming out after being married for 20 years The impact of coming out on family, work, and community Finding a supportive LGBTQ+ community and a sense of belonging The relief of embracing authenticity and self-discovery Chapters
00:00 The Struggle of Coming Out After 20 Years of Marriage 05:57 Finding Support and Belonging in the LGBTQ+ Community 11:41 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Discovery After Coming Out
Book Recommendation: Gay Men and The New Way Forward, by Raymond L. Rigoglioso - https://a.co/d/7uByFA9
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