Coming Out Late

In this episode, Robin discusses the in’s and out’s of relational compatibility, emotional EQ, timing, chemistry and of course, ‘curiosity’ with friend, colleague and Lesbian Curiosity Coach herself, Samantah Fox.In this episode you will hear and learn about . . .Figuring out chemistry: even with video-chatting, and audio-texting constantly, ‘chemistry’ may be evident for some, and not for others; everyone processes at their own pace and in their own way.The importance of understanding each other’s ‘intentions’ for meeting, AND, being open and honest about your wants, needs, intentions and expectations. The importance of gaining CLARITY!The importance of understanding your own “triggers” and what makes you put your guard-up and what you can do to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunications.The importance of REALLY recognizing when you and another person are misaligned. It is SO common, (and SO unhealthy) for us to, (all along the course of getting to know someone), hope and dream for ‘her’ and for ‘things’ to be a certain way, when they really aren’t.The necessity of self-assessment and self-awareness in order to figure out what you want and need in a relationship; AND, be open to the possibility that those things you think you need and want may change and evolve.How much it matters that two people are, (as much as possible), in very similar points in their lives as they try to enter into a relationship with one another, (i.,e., just divorcing, the messy middle, new to dating, been out for several years, in an open marriage, not out to anyone yet, etc.).No matter where you are in the “Coming Out Late” journey, the necessity of learning who you are; being rigorously honest with yourself and others.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:THE LESBIAN CURIOSITY COACH - SAMANTHA FOXwebsite-https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoachInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/lesbiancuriositycoach/YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQCOMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST(Next dates: 10/20/22, 11/3/22, 11/17/22)Support the show

In this episode, Robin continues to break the mold in the world of LGBTQ podcasting by introducing us to one of her listeners, Michelle, hailing all the way from Australia. Robin was so struck by a note she received from Michelle, that she knew she had to share it with her listener’s, with MIchelle’s consent of course. Robin also knew that the impact of Michelle’s words and all the sentiment behind them would be better spoken by Michelle herself. So, Michelle agreed to read her own letter to Robin, aloud, for the Coming Out Late audience.Whether covered directly, or implied, this episode touches upon topics which get us thinking about . . .The universal nature of coming out late, no matter where in the world we live.The effect of women in non-traditional, but male-dominated occupations.Is it a woman’s responsibility to help make a man feel ‘whole’ if he feels emasculated or threatened by a woman?Being with men, cutting off bits of myself and making myself smaller in order that they would feel like men.Many of the late in life stories include complex arrangements and rearrangements of marriage and children and Incredibly courageous and challenging journeys. This guest doesn’t have children, and is not married.There is more to “identity” than just our sexuality.A life lived out of other people's expectations is a life dominated by fear and resentment.Being honest with other women, from the very start.Am I an “L”? A “B”? Or maybe a “P”? Do we need labels? How do I flirt with a woman?Do I now need to dress differently and wear beanies?Which life-lived is my real reality? Everything feels completely flipped upside-down, or sideways, or completely averse.Sexual identity versus cultural conditioning; internalized homophobia, people pleasing and the female anatomy.It seemed that the rainbow world offered many possibilities for stepping out of one cage and into another.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassLinks to resources:COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet Speaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDoSupport the show

In this episode, Robin continues the candid and informative conversation with the members of her weekly Women Loving Women Wednesday evening support group about Online Dating and Internet Safety with former Detective Sergeant Becky Rodgers. They talk about, and engage others to discuss, how and what it means to stay safe in AND out of the online dating apps as well as in and around the internet in general. This conversation was recorded with permission by ALL participants who attended this support group. Our Women Loving Women Wednesday night support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different feelings, emotions, challenges and celebrations associated with Coming Out Late in ‘today’s’ hetero-world AND gay environment. This casual, open discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.In this episode, you will learn . . .The common patterns & tactics that catfish and scammers use on us.To develop the ability to know what to look for and listen-for.Where and where not to go on a first ‘date’ with someone you’ve met online..Safety tips and tricks to use when you DO go out on that first date.How long should you wait before suggesting to meet in-person?What kinds of homework you should be doing, before meeting/engaging w/someone online.The consequences of sending/sharing nude & suggestive photos.Internet safety for your children.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass  Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet Speaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST(Next dates: 10/20/22, 11/3/22, 11/17/22)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024For information on how to join any one of the four Support Groups, simply email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:Support the show

In this episode, Robin invites the members of her weekly Women Loving Women Wednesday evening support group to join her in a candid and informative conversation with former Detective Sergeant Becky Rodgers. They talk about, and engage others to discuss, how and what it means to stay safe in AND out of the online dating apps as well as in and around the internet in general. This conversation was recorded with permission by ALL participants who attended this support group. Our Women Loving Women Wednesday night support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different feelings, emotions, challenges and celebrations associated with Coming Out Late in ‘today’s’ hetero-world AND gay environment. This casual, open discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.In this episode, you will learn . . .How to spot/identify predators, scammers and catfish.To develop the ability to know what to look for and listen-for.To be able to identify red flags and not fall into traps.How to become a harder target.Why do the various predator tactics work on us?How to conduct self-assessments, making ourselves a harder target.The psychology behind why we get scammed.How to spot and understand our own exploitable vulnerabilities.How to catch our own catfish.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet SPeaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm ESThttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024For information on how to join any one of the four Support Groups, simply email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/Support the show

In this Part 2 episode, Robin continues the conversation with the people in her weekly Bisexually Speaking support group continuing to discuss what it’s like to not only come out late, but come out late AND bisexual - it’s a complex journey. Robin’s weekly support group, Bisexually, is not always recorded, but we collectively agreed that it was time to record this conversation in an effort to begin dispelling the many myths surrounding being a bisexual, and coming out late today. The Bisexually Speaking support group gives participants the chance to talk-out and tell their stories regarding all of the different ways that coming out as bisexual can look in ‘today’s’ gay world - all in a virtual, private, safe, and supportive environment. This pre-recroded, casual, roundtable discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, lots to reflect on, and reveals just some of the many challenges a woman might face if coming out late, AND coming out as bisexual.In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .What DOES “being bisexual” mean?.Why are ‘veteran’ lesbians so judgmental and opinionated toward late blooming bisexuals?To ‘label’, or not to ‘label’? Who’s decision is it anyway?Can I give myself permission to fall in love with whomever I want to fall in love with?Are there different “attraction” categories too?Should we react-to and stop “outside forces/strangers” from labeling and boxing-in our young children with hetero-norms?The multitude of myths about bisexuality.Was there any gay sexuality representation when you were growing up? If not, would it have made a difference in your coming out journey?Is “representing” your gay sexuality important to you?In what ways do YOU “represent”, or show-up-for your sexuality?What is the “default” and do we need to get away from it?Ask ourselves: how do I want to GIVE myself to another person?What are the different categories of attraction?Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:Mark your calendars and plan to join us Virtually on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality and Compulsory Heteronormativity. ALL ARE WELCOME!!EARLY BIRD SAVINGS ends on 9/21/22!!!CAN’T ATTEND “LIVE”? Purchase the recording for $27. Learn how by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comHere’s the link to Register and pay IF attending it LIVE:https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support ouSupport the show

In this episode, Robin invites the members of her weekly Bisexually Speaking support group to join her in a candid and complex conversation about what does it mean to be bisexual in 2022-2023, AND, what is it like coming out late AND coming out as bisexual. Recorded with permission, the Bisexually Speaking support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different ways that Coming Out as Bisexual can look in ‘today’s’, gay environment; as well as what are some of the challenges a woman might face if coming out late, AND coming out as bisexual. This casual, roundtable discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .How and why bisexuality is NOT the same as ethical nonmonogamy or polyamory.Reconstructing what your marriage looks like versus leaving your spouse/partner.Why ‘change’ doesn’t happen overnight.As a bisexual, where do I ‘belong’ in terms of “community”?What is my ‘relationship capacity’?Will my husband agree to me dating a woman, outside my marriage?Is bisexuality ‘real’?The multitude of bisexuality Myths.What is the difference between bisexuality and pan-sexuality?When your husband doesn’t want you to fall in love with a woman, (but it’s ok if you have a physical relationship with a woman).WHat are the different types & styles of relationship models?Will my husband be comfortable with me dating a woman?Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:Mark your calendars and plan to join us Virtually on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality and Compulsory Heteronormativity. ALL ARE WELCOME!!EARLY BIRD SAVINGS ends on 9/21/22!!!CAN’T ATTEND “LIVE”? Purchase the recording for $27. Learn how by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comHere’s the link to Register and pay IF attending it LIVE:https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassSupport the show

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin introduces you to two new friends of hers - Rebecca and Issy, the co-founders of YES!, via an episode of one of their very own podcasts. YES! is a nonprofit educational organization that provides sex-positive, intersectional, consent-based, sexuality education to people of ALL ages. Yes! stands for Your Empowered Sexuality. They offer anti-oppressive and shame-free educational programs using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums - both virtually and in-person. And YES! has their own podcast too, called, What Is Sex?So, why does Robin want you to listen to an episode of YES!’s podcast today? To get you familiar with this incredible non-profit, because the Co-Founders of YES! have accepted our invitation to be our guest speakers at the upcoming virtual Coming Out Late Speaker Summit on Wednesday evening, September 28 at 7pm EST. They are joining us on September 28th to talk with us about comphet, (compulsory-heterosexuality), a topic which affects us ALL in the LGBTQIA+ community.In the meantime, Robin thought it would be fun for you to listen to one of their podcast episodes appropriately called, “How do you know that you’re gay?”, which originally aired in S2:E4 of What Is Sex?, on October 11, 2020.In this episode of What Is Sex?, “How do you know that you’re gay?”, you will hear YES! Co-Founders Rebecca and Issy talk about . . .The question behind the question, “when do you first remember wondering if you are gay?”Did you ever think about women/girls romantically? If so, when?Why are feelings for women so different and confusing compared to feelings toward men?If I’m not feeling aroused from kissing a woman, am I allowed to still say I’m attracted to women? Is it maybe because I’m kissing straight girls/women?Gay Gossip; the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA).The CompHet Speaker Summit: the link to purchase your ticket to attend the Speaker Summit Live is posted here, (as well as in these Show Notes below).Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3If you cannot attend the Speaker Summit Live, not to worry, we got you - you can purchase a recording of the 2+ hour long event by using the email below.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassLinks to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT: COMPULSORY HETEROSEXUALITYMark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!Our expert guests are from YES! - Your Empowered Sexuality - a non-profit organization dedicated to providing intersectional, consent-based, shame-free sexuality education to all people using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums. Check them out at: www.yourempoweredsexuality.orgThe EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3Can’t attend the Speaker Summit LiveSupport the show

In this Part Two episode of Coming Out Late & Scared to Date, Robin picks up the conversation where she left off last week. Last week Robin initiated an impromptu group discussion recorded in Zoom, around a topic that seems to be on everybody’s mind lately - navigating dating after coming out late. Whether you are newly out and have never dated a woman, or have had your share of dating experiences, this two-part series titled, “Coming Out Late & Scared to Date”, Robin asks her guests four basic foundational questions, as well as together, venturing off into a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.In this episode, you will hear other late blooming women talk about . . .Why do you want to date? What’s motivating you to date?Being ‘Ok’ sitting in silence with yourself.All human relationships are complex; and can we learn from one another?Are you someone who “has” to be in a relationship all the time?Looking for that person who gets me, understands me and doesn’t just like the “theory of dating me”, but actually likes dating me-for-me.Is this the right time for you to be dating? Are you going through enormous life changes? Does your job exhaust you? Are you physically available to date?What is scary to you about dating?Do you fear someone really ‘seeing’ you in this authentic new version of yourself, when newly dating?How would it feel or what would it look like if we dated ourselves?Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:And the winner is . . . . . . Compulsory Heterosexuality!Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!Our expert guests are from YES! - Your Empowered Sexuality - a non-profit organization dedicated to providing intersectional, consent-based, shame-free sexuality education to all people using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums. Check them out at: yourempoweredsexuality.orgThe EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassSupport the show

In this episode, Robin ventures into new territory and initiates an impromptu group discussion recorded in Zoom, around a topic that seems to be on everybody’s mind lately - navigating dating after coming out late. Whether you are newly out and have never dated a woman, or have had your share of dating experiences, this two-part series titled, “Coming Out Late & Scared to Date”, addresses four basic foundational questions we ALL should be asking ourselves, as well as a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .Have you tried dating yet? And if so, what was that experience like?What does “dating” mean to you? How do you define “dating”?If you met yourself on a dating app or “in-the-wild”, would YOU date “you”?What are the red flags you should concern yourself with and how/when should you handle them?Dating is never a waste of time, and shall always be looked upon as gaining experience and insight into yourself.How much of your past relationships and experiences and childhood impact your approach to dating and the kind of girlfriend you make?What are some basic questions we should be asking ourselves and our dates, before and upon-entering into the “dating arena”?One late bloomer’s categorization of the various types of women who are putting themselves “out there” and claiming they’re ‘ready’ to date.And so much more in this riveting two-part series on “Dating”.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassLinks to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:And the winner is . . . . . . CompHet!!!Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!Here’s the link to Register and pay:https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassFIREFLY RETREAT:Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so emailSupport the show

In this episode, Robin reads from a particularly heartwarming AND painful social media post that covers one woman’s first-time love, (and catalyst), with a woman. Jennifer’s social media post is raw, real and relatable on so many levels. And her vulnerable, courageous and inspirational share is met with an outpouring of love, support, and shared emotions and experiences.In this episode, you will learn…That by sharing our stories and sharing our experiences - that even the painful ones - in fact, especially the painful ones, can be cathartic and healing for EVERYONE involved.Why this woman wanted to break her anonymity in sharing her story with us, because, in her words, “...it tells people that I’m real. This was a real person with real feelings in a really hard situation…”Why, “...maybe we ought just to be grateful that we got to meet these people at all. That we got to love them. That we got to learn from them. That we got to have our lives expand as a result of having known them…” (A quote from the movie, “Call Me By Your Name”).Why Jennifer says, “...But I don’t want to be responsible for someone else’s happiness…”How knowing and understanding your pain does not necessarily spare you from it - but also knowing that that’s ok.Why, after loving and losing love, we still need to take time to recover and take care of ourselves for a while.The the name and origin-of of the poet and his poem which summarizing why it’s better to love, than not at all.Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassLinks to resources:COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:And the winner is . . . . . . CompHet!!!Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!Here’s the link to Register and pay:https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.comCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassFIREFLY RETREAT:Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOWSupport the show