Coming Out Late

In this episode, Robin interviews Dr. Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a big LGBTQ+ ally and physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates (NVFP), a family medicine practice that offers full-service concierge health care in the Northern Virginia area. Dr. Havert specializes in women’s health with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. Robin and Dr. Havert discuss the reasons why you should ‘come out’ to your healthcare provider and what the benefits of doing-so are.In this episode, you will learn…Should we or shouldn’t we ‘come out’ to our healthcare provider(s)? The if, why and how you should come out to your healthcare provider.HOW do we ‘come out’ to our Primary Care Physicians?What are the unique and important considerations that queer folks must take into account when assessing their overall health and their mental health?What signs to look for when assessing if your healthcare provider is LGBTQ-friendly?How Dr. Havert approaches getting to know her female patients: screening, creating a safe place, and empathic communication.How does our mental and emotional well-being affect our physical well-being?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:FIREFLY 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 NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Join our nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group, OR our daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group, both in Zoom, by emailing Robin a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/RobinDouglassWanna 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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW  “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who are, or have, Come Out Late in life. (It will likely be called The Coming Out Late Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with approximately 12-15 Founding Firefly Members by the end of the summer, and for Early Bird Members by mid-September. The Coming Out Late Community will be available to ALL Coming Out Late Women by late-September. Stay tuned for more details.DR. CECILY D. HAVERT, M.D.Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a huge LGBTQ+ alSupport the show

In this episode, Robin reads a post written by a member of her “Coming Out Late” community about feeling stuck and sad while in the beginning stage of the messy middle. Robin also shares with us the outpouring of beautiful and practical support and encouragement - something we all need at some point along this turbulent and unpredictable journey of coming out late in life. Grab your pen and paper because you are going to want to write down some of the really useful suggestions, as well as some of the poignant positive affirmations that the authors’ responders shared with her.In this episode, you will learn…The necessity of taking care of yourself first during this time of coming out.Why it is critically important during this journey to always protect yourself first.The importance of setting goals and making lists and why you should start with small goals for yourself first.That by setting goals and achieving them, no matter how small they are (and the smaller the better in the beginning), you will begin to feel a lot less stuck!That now is a good time to go back to school or obtain additional training so that you make yourself more marketable when seeking employment.That you need to become as financially literate as possible; and open up a separate bank account, (in your name only), in a different banking institution from any joint accounts you share with your partner.The importance of seeking 2-3 free consultations from a few different divorce lawyers - with the sole purpose of knowing and understanding what your legal rights are for the particular state you reside in.Seek therapy, (a queer therapist if possible), and encourage your partner to seek his own therapist as well.That crying and breathing - as much as you can - really IS therapeutic!That by staying committed to “kindness”, you and your partner have a better chance of going through this journey amicably and communicate effectively.That every day will come with its different feelings and those will change constantly. It is OK to feel however you’re feeling in that moment and the importance of ‘feeling ALL the feels’.To prioritize your well-being like a training Olympian!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:FIREFLY 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 NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COMWanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast?Support the show

In this episode, Robin invites Samantha Fox back to her Show. Samantha is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist AND Lesbian Curiosity Coach. Today, they talk about the dynamic flow of our sexual attraction and desires…and SO much more!In this episode, you will learn…What IS “dynamic flow”?How does dynamic flow affect my sexual attraction and desires?What is YOUR sexual energy? And why is sexual energy important?What is a stone-top? A stone-bottom? A switchy? And why is it important to know what YOU are?What it means to pick the best ‘external partner’ versus the best ‘internal partner’.How does ‘compulsory heterosexuality’ affect how we feel about our own sexual energy? What does society teach us to think and feel?That there really are lots of ways to be a sexual human.To think about, “...What am I attracted to? Androgynous women? Women with masc-energy? Women with fem-energy? Something in between?”Why “vulnerability” is vital to great a great flow of sexual energy between you and your partner.Why communicating about your sexual desires with your partner is critical to a healthy sex life.That sexual energy and sexual desire shouldn’t be “heavy” topics; have fun, play, experiment and explore these sides of you.The importance of doing the work on ourselves regarding “internalized homophobia”!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:SAMANTHA FOX:Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.comTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoachInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lesbiancuriositycoach/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQCOMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW  “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who are, or have, Come Out Late in life. (It will likely be called The Coming Out Late Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with approximately 12-15 Founding Firefly Members in August, and for Early Birds at the end of the summer. The Coming Out Late Community will be available to ALL Coming Out Late Women by early September. Support the show

In this episode, Robin selects a social media thread from one of her favorite Facebook Groups - “Late Bloomer Lesbians + Support Group”. One of the Admins., Cariann Moore, starts what turns out to be, one of the most meaningful and “therapeutic” threads that overwhelmingly aligns with Robin’s core Coming Out Late values and opinions that she simply HAD to share it. Robin strongly believes that the initial post, and the thread of comments and solicited advice that follows, could be used as a Coming Out Late handguide. The overall theme, “It Is Ok”, addresses feeling the feels, the emotional roadblocks, and thinking versus feeling, to name a few!In this episode, you will learn…“It is ok” to be afraid, to not know what you are doing, and to ask a lot of questions.“It is ok” to still want to be with men, or to not want to leave your marriage.It's okay to be a lesbian. It's okay to be a bisexual. It's okay to be Trans. It's okay to be non-binary. It's okay not to know what you are and/or choose no label at all!We are all on different journeys, and our paths and perspectives are built on our own life experiences.Lean-in to your feelings. It’s okay to feel those. Feeling your feelings is ALL you need to do. Feel and breathe.There is no urgency to *do* anything, just BE.Take the time to process the changes!There is no right way or one-way to do any of this. YOUR path is the right one.Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3- or 4-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.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 FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursWOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW  “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of  the summer. Stay tuned for more detailsSupport the show

In this episode, Robin picks up where she left off in last weeks’ Episode of: “The Catalyst, Part One”, by first reminding us that catalyst relationships can and DO have one of the most significant impacts on us during the early stages of our Coming Out Late journey. While there is a certain amount of mystery and excitement surrounding a catalyst experience, Robin reminds us to proceed with caution, IF we are to proceed at all. Robin also outlines for us several necessary assumptions and considerations to think about, (preferably), before we ever even meet our catalyst. In “The Catalyst, Part Two”, Robin discusses what our options are after we’ve met our catalyst, and why it is so important not to lose ourselves in this, or any future relationship(s). Examining the catalyst experience can be a very deep and complex process, and in this episode, Robin only begins to scratch the surface as to why catalyst relationships tend to be so confusing, complex and volatile. Robin also covers a variety of things that need our consideration before considering to act-on the allure of a catalyst.In this episode, you will learn…What purpose does a catalyst serve?What assumptions must be considered BEFORE we meet our catalyst?Some of the key considerations that can impact an experience with our catalyst.The three most common “types” of catalyst experiences.How to take personal inventory at all stages of our coming out journey, but especially prior to revealing ourselves to our catalyst?The #1 best way to deal with and handle the dreaded catalyst break-up!Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.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 FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursWOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s for : Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This newSupport the show

In this episode, Robin talks about The Catalyst and shares some insight as to WHAT a catalyst is . . . HOW the catalyst relationship is different from all other future same sex relationships . . . and WHY it’s important to understand your part, your ‘role’ in this very important, very intense first relationship with a woman. ALL women-to-women relationships are important, but there’s to be nothing like our first (catalytic) same sex relationship. There are no “silver bullets” in catalyst relationships, but understanding the nuts ‘n bolts of them, can help soothe the soul if/when our catalyst relationships end. Stay tuned for “The Catalyst: Part Two” next week.In this episode, you will learn…What IS a catalyst in a woman loving woman relationship?That “catalysts” are not always a person.The significance of the popular quote circulating among Women Loving Women circles: “You’ve never really had your heart broken until you’ve had your heart broken by a woman”.Not everyone who comes out (late) has a catalyst.What happens when your catalyst relationship starts to go south, and why?You can still purchase the recording from the June 25th Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit - all about “Relationships”. PayPal or Venmo me $27 (and send me an email so I can email you the recorded file, to Comingoutlater@gmail.com). My PayPal is: @NovareInternational, and my Venmo is: @Comingoutlater. I need your email address to send it to you.Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursWOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s for : Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of July 2022. Stay tuned for more details.Support the show

In this episode, Robin shares with us a hybrid of stories coming from women who are ‘stuck’ and/or in limbo in the infamous “Messy Middle”. She talks about what that can feel like, being stuck in the limbo space of the messy middle. Robin also shares with her formula of “ABC’s” to help us all navigate through those disorienting and confusing days of the Messy Middle. This process is not for the faint of heart, and it IS very much a marathon, not a sprint - but Robin outlines ways in which we can incorporate self-care in order to help us get through these days.In this episode, you will learn…What are some of the common signs letting you know you ARE indeed in the “messy middle”.Whether you are living with the hetero partner you are ultimately leaving, or living all alone…there ARE ways in which you can diminish the damage done to your nervous system, mind and heart.What to do even if you are in the “best of situations” at home, but not yet ‘free’ to be your true gay self.You can still purchase the recording from the June 25th Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit - all about “Relationships”. PayPal or Venmo me $27 (and send me an email so I can email you the recorded file, to Comingoutlater@gmail.com). My PayPal is: @NovareInternational, and my Venmo is: @Comingoutlater. I need your email address to send it to you.Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.Book: “The Artists Way”, By, Julia Cameron. The Artist's Way: 25th Anniversary Edition Paperbackhttps://www.amazon.com › Artists-Way-25th-Anniversa... Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 5 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursWOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.Support the show

In this episode, Robin shares with us some examples of the types of comments we could possibly and most likely WILL receive as we slowly OR quickly come out to people all around us. Knowing what questions *may* be asked during your coming out process is half the battle - at least that way you can prepare for them, right? Robin also shares with us some possible retorts to these questions, and maybe a few retorts that she really wouldn’t advise you saying, but ones SHE would love to have you say in these oftentimes rude, intrusive scenarios. Sometimes ‘knowing’ what to expect when we’re navigating the coming out process IS half the battle!! Hopefully you won’t need ANY of these responses - but be prepared and decide how YOU want to respond should you be asked a personal, intrusive question.In this episode, you will learn…What are some of the common questions we ARE asked when we’re coming out to others - or even if we’re NOT coming out and we’re simply in a social setting among other not-straight women.How to handle rude and inappropriate personal questions when faced with “curious” people questioning YOUR sexuality, for you.Should you respond? Should you respond snidely? Should you confront their blunt rudeness? It all depends….Being prepared and expecting the unexpected is usually a good tactic to take!The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 5-more Fireflies, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com Hover your cursor over “Our Tours” tab, and from the drop down menu, select “Specialty Tours” and in there you will find information about the upcoming (and potential future) Firefly Tours!Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 5 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyToursWOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.Support the show

In this episode, Robin reads to us from a three-part social media post, whereby the author introduces herself as a 35-year old cis woman married to a man for 13 years. Together, they have five children, (under the age of 12). She describes her STBX-husband as pretty conservative and considers the process of her coming out to him as an act of cheating on him.In this episode, you will learn…Navigating a rocky coming-out when the husband is pretty conservative and making things really difficult from the start.Identifying as bi-sexual for a few years, but now questioning that label.That social media and messaging IS a “thing” among women who just meet up either online, or in person at a bar, (as was the case for this firefly).Recognizing that distance and differences could very well NOT be the perfect ingredient for a sustainable relationship - or is it?What would it be like to have a sexual encounter with a woman? The firefly author was worried she wouldn’t feel anything or be aroused - see what she found out about that.A creative way to have your significant other meet your kids and have your kids meet “Mommy’s new friend”.Seeing an opening and coming out to my son.The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/FIREFLY 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 7 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com  “Firefly Tour”WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.Support the show

In this episode, Robin celebrates PRIDE month by showcasing a very special group of young people from a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization called RAINBOW LABS. Rainbow Labs creates a series of after-school programming (both in-person and online), seeking to mentor and support underserved Queer and Gender Non-Conforming (QGNC) youth ages 12-18. The idea of Rainbow Labs, launched in 2020, was to address the unique challenges faced by queer and gender nonconforming youth. The content of the labs are designed by QGNC youth for QGNC youth, led by a team of mentors who are trained in trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and youth development. Rainbows Labs is essentially a safe space to explore identity, life skills and empower QGNC to participate in real-world applications.  The Mission of Rainbow Labs is to embolden Queer and Gender Nonconforming youth to discover, curate and experiment with the elements of a fulfilled life through community building and the lived experiences of mentors. Their Vision is a world in which all Queer and Gender Nonconforming Youth see themselves as co-creators of an equitable, and progressive society.In this episode, you will learn…The importance of youth having queer representation to meet, know and work with; as well as the importance of LGBTQIA+ just being kids, and not always having to be “on” as advocates protesting or picketing.Why we, as newly queer youth and queer adults, want and need to be recognized and accepted as queer in all of our respective communities.Why acceptance from our loved ones and close friends is critical to us.How damaging and harmful it can be when we’re told by family members, parents, siblings, that, “it’s ok to be queer, but just don’t tell anyone, keep it to yourself.The similarities and the differences that BOTH of our generations face in the challenges of coming out and living our authentic selves.Queer youth coming-out to their parents; and queer moms coming-out to their (queer) children.What does QGNC stand for? Queer & Gender Nonconforming.The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2  Links to resources:COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.comWWW.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/RobinDouglassSTAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.RAINBOW LABS:www.rainbowlabs.orgSupport the show