Coming Out Late Ep. #203 (QS.02): Queer & Sober - Belonging
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 queerness and sobriety both ask us to live in truth — and how that truth can feel lonely without community
- Why belonging is biological, not just emotional: how co-regulation, safety, and connection heal our nervous systems
- Reflections on forgiveness, courage, and community repair — how we hold each other when we don’t get it perfect
- The power of “We” over “I” — moving from isolation to connection, from illness to wellness
- The birth of the Queer & Sober community — an invitation to bring your full self, without apology or performance
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