Ep. #82: Coming Out Late at the Phoenix Retreat, Part 1

In this highly anticipated episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin re-gathers with the group of not-straight women who braved the queer wilderness in Phoenix, Arizona to attend the very first “Coming Out Late” Retreat! Robin instigates the banter and conversation with her new forever friends as they each discuss what the Retreat meant to them. Mostly on their best-behavior, you will hear just how much each person grew, appreciated and reaped in the benefits of meeting and retreating in-person.In this episode you will hear Robin and the Coming Out Late Retreat group informally talk about their experiences and touching moments from the Phoenix, AZ Retreat:What are the benefits of attending an in-person Retreat with other folx who are, or have, come out late?How did the “introverts” do on this group retreat of 10-13 queer folx? What was one of the main components of the Retreat weekend that they found to be enormously helpful as introverts in SO many brand new, crowded scenarios?The value of in-person connections and support.Building your tribe and the importance of community.The importance of feeling and being safe with your gay circle of friends.What elements are valuable and critical to feeling comfortable in gay social circles.Manifesting the courage and strength to dive deep in personal growth.Wanna join us at Women’s Fest in Rehoboth Beach, DE this weekend? We have to beds available 2 blocks from the beach. Email me at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.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/RobinDouglassLinks to resources:PRIVATE ONE-on-ONE COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASSIf you are struggling to make sense-of and MANAGE this new aspect of your COMING OUT LATE life - AND the people IN your life affected by your COMING OUT LATE? Then I encourage you to send me an email and request the information sheet on my one-on-one coaching. It REALLY DOES make a BIG difference to have someone like myself who really ‘gets you’, who has been through it and who can help YOU decide what the best course of action is for YOU. I can give you references from women I am currently working with. And something I offer is unlimited, asynchronous communication IN BETWEEN our meeting sessions, so you’ll ALWAYS have me in your hip-pocket to turn to. Email me at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com to request my Coaching Info Sheet. I’m reasonably priced, offer you flexible ways you can use your sessions and am always only a text away.BARB & THE “COMING OUT LATE” PODCAST TEAM-UP:Have I Got A Deal For YOU!The Coming Out Late podcast is teaming-up with BARB, a queer-owned & operated brand of hair styling products for people with short hair, like ME. BARB is a pomade, and is sold at select salons and Barbershops across the US, but is ALSO conveniently sold online as well. So, as part of their new partnership with the “Coming Out Late” podcast, BARB is offering my listeners 15% off your order when you use the Promo Code ROBIN15 at checkout. Just visit the Barb website at: http://www.thebarbshop.com and use (all caps) ROBIN15.THE 2023 “COMING OUT LATE RETREAT” SCHEDULE:We are “retreating” to:Rehoboth Beach, DE: April 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023 - “Women’s Fest”To be put on the waiting list for ANY of the these Retreats, (Arizona or Delaware), email Robin at: Coming