Late In The Gay

Charlotte Gilliam is a learning support assistant. She has a longterm male partner and a five-year-old daughter. She realised she was bisexual after developing feelings for a woman when she was in her late 20s. Her partner has supported her coming out and she has found friendship and community in a gay choir.  Charlotte talks about bisexual invisibility, the joy of attending Pride with her partner...

Chase Rodriguez is a fitness instructor, mum and roller derby skater. Growing up in a religious family, she believed her attraction to women was sinful. Chase married and had children but later came out during her divorce proceedings. Chase was drawn to the roller derby community after seeing the film Whip It! She loves how the sport helps her physical and mental health. Being part of a team with...

Georgie Shore is a service management professional and photographer. She grew up in an era without trans visibility or role models. A conversation with her grandson about honesty made her realise it was time to be true to herself. Georgie talks about family, community and self-acceptance. Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Georgie suggests moving at your own pace and see...

Mr Brake Down is a drag king, actor, singer and the founder of The Upside Down Cabaret. Joining a LGBTQ+ choir helped him become the man he was born to be. Brake talks about the drag community, poking fun at masculinity and patriarchy, and how trans people are getting on with their lives joyfully.  Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Brake suggests looking for LGBTQ+ spac...

Sandra Watson is a hair colour artist and the director of Koloured Ltd. She has two grown up children and, following her divorce, chose the ‘women’ option on a dating app. Sandra talks about the importance of finding your chosen family and the joy of meeting other black queer women. She also talks about racism in Britain, wanting ‘comrades not allies’ and why it’s never too late to come out.  Join...

Chris Smith is a retired laboratory technician. He grew up in a religious family, married a woman and had three children. He always knew he was gay and, after losing his wife, joined the community and eventually found love with a man. Chris talks about faith, family, love and self-acceptance. Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Some of the groups that Chris loves are The...

Late in the Gay is a podcast in which journalist Yvette Caster chats to other LGBTQ+ people about coming out later in life.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Late in the Gay is also a Substack and a community. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook  @lateinthegay Production: Pineapple Audio Production Artwork: Deirdre Spain of Deesign Illustrations Music: @Po...