Coming Out Late Ep. #206: Navigating the Holidays - Coming Out Late Tips & Suggestions + New Retreat Announcements (Replay)
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 plan
- Be ready for provocative questions by having a few pre-prepared responses.
- Develop a self-care practice/routine, (e.g., nourish all your senses
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- If you want more conversations around navigating the holidays when you’ve come out late, check out the previous “Coming Out Late” Episode #205.
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