Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

Alli and Melisa reflect on how life has evolved since coming out... from being fearful of what was ahead to now feeling more and more settled financially and with our people. It gets better :) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Dr. Jaime talks about friendships that can feel like relationships and why the fear of hurting someone's feelings can make it so difficult to end romantic relationships. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Dr. Jaime is back! We talk parenting after divorce, dealing with limited time with your kids, the COST of admission and how the things after coming out aren't so black and white. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Do you really need to come out publicly? Or is just information you want to keep to your inner circle? We talk about how we go about sharing our relationship status -- and Melisa and her girlfriend share what it's like to be out in the suburbs of Atlanta. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

What happens when your former person has a new person? Melisa and Alli talk about how our relationships with our exhusband's have shifted since our divorces -- and how both our mothers can't seem to understand our child custody schedule. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Lena and Sally from Hulu's Mormon No More talk blending families. And there's no shortage of kids here -- 7 kids in 7 years. Yup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Sally and Lena from Hulu's Mormon No More share their stories of not only coming out later, but coming out of Mormonism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

We're talking catalysts again -- and how things that happened in those relationships have impacted other current relationships -- in positive ways too!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

We talk the massive news with Roe v. Wade, the new Disney/Pixar move, Lightyear and how to balance friendships and your relationship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

What does separation even look like? Alli and Melisa reflect back on how everything unfolded leading up to their divorces.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Part 2 of our conversation with Melissa Lester, LCSW who created the Group that truly saved Melisa and Alli in their coming out process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we welcome Melissa Lester, LCSW who created the Group that truly saved Melisa and Alli in their coming out process.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Ari shares more of her coming out story and how she learned to let go of labels and "just be."  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Alli chats with her new friend Ari about how she came out later in life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual abuse.  Alli's neighbor Hilliary joins us this week to share her coming out story and how a traumatic incident with her first girlfriend led her to end the relationship.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Music artist Sonia Leigh joins us this week to share her story about coming out in the 90s!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we're joined by Alexis aka The Queer Mom on TikTok. They are an Episcopal Priest with a Masters degree in Divinity. We discuss their take on religion and how they're working to bring queer people together via TikTok.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

You're now part of the LGBTQ community -- but you feel like the new kid in class. Christine shares what it's like to be old, but new at the same time.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Our friend Christine shares her coming out story -- and the post-divorce pressure to prove coming out was worth it.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week -- we do the impossible and dive into a how-to on eating peaches (and avocados, apparently)  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

We're back! And we're talking initiating sexy time after a listener shared her struggles with putting the moves on her partner.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we discuss the insane legislation proposed in the US about sexuality in schools -- and how not hearing the word "gay" growing up influenced us growing up. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Conflicting feelings come up in divorce -- you know you're gay... but also heartbroken over leaving your husband. Melisa and Alli talk about how these feelings can co-exist. And why getting over relationships with women is soooo hard.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

How do you know if you're truly attracted to someone? This week we talk about attraction and how dating men now has some questioning their own instincts. We also hit on a good way to let someone know you're just not into them.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Dr. Jaime Blandino is back, dropping more wisdom!!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .