In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by Steve who shares his coming out story. Steve spent over 30 years hiding who he really was. Growing up in the UK during the 1980s, he convinced himself that if anyone discovered he was gay, he would lose everything. It wasn't until he was 40 that he found the courage to tell his wife, his children, his parents and the people closest to him. Steve shares the fear, shame and hope that shaped his journey, and why he now says, "My head was my biggest demon." This is a powerful conversation about coming out later in life, overcoming fear, and discovering that the reality was very different from the one he'd imagined. If you're questioning your own path, or supporting someone on theirs, Steve's story is one you won't forget. 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. #ComingOut #LGBTQ #Bisexual #ComingOutStory #Fatherhood #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #LGBTQStories #ChapsOut Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe
