<p>Many people think that you need to come out to be your "authentic self."</p><ul><li>What does "being authentic" really mean?</li><li>How is that advice helpful if you're in the closet and have been struggling to come out for years?</li><li>What if you've been married for decades and are afraid about who you might hurt and what you might lose?</li></ul><p>If you're in the closet and thinking about coming out, or if you know of someone who's struggling, this episode is about getting clear about your emotional reasons for coming out, and how you can prepare to be as ready — for when it feels "right" for you to come out and freely create a life you love.</p><p>As mentioned in the episode, if you want to talk with someone about how to come out, or if you're dealing with shame around your gender or sexual identity, <a href="https://darrenstehle.as.me/discovery" target="_blank">let's meet for a private conversation</a>. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Think Queerly

Darren Stehle

When You Freely Love Who You Are, You Can Freely Create a Life You Love

SEP 21, 202217 MIN
Think Queerly

When You Freely Love Who You Are, You Can Freely Create a Life You Love

SEP 21, 202217 MIN

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<p>Many people think that you need to come out to be your "authentic self."</p><ul><li>What does "being authentic" really mean?</li><li>How is that advice helpful if you're in the closet and have been struggling to come out for years?</li><li>What if you've been married for decades and are afraid about who you might hurt and what you might lose?</li></ul><p>If you're in the closet and thinking about coming out, or if you know of someone who's struggling, this episode is about getting clear about your emotional reasons for coming out, and how you can prepare to be as ready — for when it feels "right" for you to come out and freely create a life you love.</p><p>As mentioned in the episode, if you want to talk with someone about how to come out, or if you're dealing with shame around your gender or sexual identity, <a href="https://darrenstehle.as.me/discovery" target="_blank">let's meet for a private conversation</a>. </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>