Story time: Nearly two years ago, I ended an engagement with a woman who I loved very much. While she is in many ways a good human being, our lifestyles and families were just waaaay too different. The decision to end things was a painful one. I know, I know, ending...
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Late in Life Lesbian
Maybe I Am Not Straight: Navigating the Fear of Late-Life LGBTQ+ Identity
The author and her wife Tonda McKay. Anne-Marie came out at 52 and Tonda came out at 22. So, you're here, reading this, because maybe, just maybe, you're starting to question something fundamental about yourself. Maybe you've been feeling this way for a while, but...
Eight Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming Out
by Barb Rowlandson So, you've figured out you're not as straight as you previously thought you were. Congrats! Though it might seem a little bit scary, you’re about to embark on a remarkable journey. The ranks of late-in-life lesbians are ever-increasing. Though you...
Lesbian Dating 101
https://youtu.be/Osq-rGgzPvM Lesbian dating is a whole new world for many of us when we come out. There are words and labels we are unfamiliar with. It truly pushes us out of our comfort zone. Join my wife Tonda McKay and me as we discuss lesbian dating. Tonda has...
Why We Celebrate National Coming Out Day – A Personal Perspective
Architectural Photographer Tonda McKay is the guest author of this week’s blog. As a long time out lesbian, she has worked tirelessly for the LGBTQIA+ community. She believes deeply in the importance of National Coming Out Day not only for ourselves, but...
Later – Similar Threads in a Timeless Story
I provide emotional support to women coming out later in life. This all started after my own experience at 50 years old. I am so blessed to hear hundreds of coming-out stories. When members of the LGBTQIA+ community learn what I do, I become a...
Coming Out Later in Life – The Act of Letting Go
Women who come out later in life often report that their husband are supportive and kind in the beginning. John was no exception. As we struggled to figure out a way for me to explore my sexuality and stay married, we thought about all kinds of...