Ep. #149: The ABC's of Coming Out Late - "A" is for . . . (Part 1)

In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin boldly opens with the first of a series she’s calling, “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late”. As we all know, coming out late is not for the faint of heart, so this week Robin begins the ABC’s of Coming Out Late with the letter “A”, standing for, well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Robin and Chris talk about what “A” is, why it’s important in life and how it relates to coming out late!

In this Part 1 episode, you’ll learn:

• Food for thought on topics and tools to consider using on your coming out late journey, starting with the ever important “A” is for acceptance!
• What does the formula Suffering = Pain x Resistance mean?
• What is the difference between resigning and accepting?
• What do they mean by “what we resist persists’?
• How is ‘acceptance’ a state of mind? And why is acceptance so important?
• Ways in which we can cultivate more acceptance into our lives.
• What is the “Serenity Prayer” and its significance?
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

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COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: The 2024 Coming Out Late Retreat season wrapped up with 3 nights and 4 days of gay fun and deep conversations in Traverse City, MI. Keep an eye and an ear out for when and where we’ll be retreating to in 2025. Thank you to ALL who attended this year! Please Note: Provincetown, MA: CANCELED.

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SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

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