Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of coercive control, blackmail, emotional abuse, mental health crisis and suicidal thoughts which some viewers may find distressing In this episode of #ChapsOut, host Grant Philpott is joined by Philip Nettleton who shares his story of coming out at 67 after decades in a heterosexual marriage. A secret relationship became a toxic situation involving coercive control, threats and blackmail that ultimately forced him out of the closet. Philip speaks candidly about the pressure of living a double life, the impact on his wife and family, reaching a mental health crisis, and the difficult process of rebuilding his life. An emotional, honest and ultimately hopeful conversation about identity, shame, love, loss and finally living authentically. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe
