Ep. #113: Coming Out Late & Trans, Part 1 (Replay from Ep. #27)

Robin talks with Holly and JJ about what it means to be transgender, the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment, and why being honest with yourself and embracing who you are should always come first.In this episode, you will learn…Holly’s experience of feeling like a prisoner in her body and what it means to be transgenderThe importance of a supportive and accepting environment for transgender childrenBeing in a double-closet and underdressing to alleviate pain of gender dysphoriaUnderstanding which terms represent gender identityHolly’s heterosexual relationships and feeling like an imposterWhat it was like for Holly to finally come out as transgender at age 50Gender reassignment and gender affirmation surgeriesReflecting on coming out: Don’t worry about the reaction of others, fear manifests in many ways, don’t try to hide it because it’s not going to changeEncouragement to be open to possibilities when it comes to your sexualityThe joy of transitioning and being accepted for who you truly areThe importance of being upfront about your identity after you come outAdvice for those worried about coming out to lean into your authentic selfEverybody’s body is different, medical support is crucial for your transition journey  Links to Resources:JJ (Jessica Jarrard), Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Owner of Rainbow Counseling & Consultation, a group private practice serving the LGBTQ community. www.rainbowcounselingservices.comPRIVATE ONE-on-ONE COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASSStruggling to make sense-of and MANAGE this new aspect of your COMING OUT LATE life? Then send me an email and request my 1:1 Coaching Information Sheet. It really does make a BIG difference to have someone like myself who ‘gets you’ and who has been through it. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com for my Coaching Info Sheet.BUY ME A COFFEE: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/RobinDouglassSUPPORT GROUPS:THE NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP:Wednesdays, 12:30pm EST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $5https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135FIFTY PLUS & FABULOUS:Every OTHER Thurs. Evening, (alternating w/Women Loving Women),8pm EST / 5pm PST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $5https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024MESSY MIDDLE MONDAY:Every OTHER Monday Evening - 75 minutes.8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $5https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736MEETING SCHEDULE:November 6, 20; December 4, 18