Listen to Rebecca's inspiring story, coming out while practicing Judaism.

Suzette Mullen is an author, retreat leader, and certified book coach who helps LGBTQ+ writers and allies start and finish nonfiction books they will be proud to share with the world. Her mission is to use her gifts and passion for justice to help birth LGBTQ+ stories that bring light, hope, and connected to people who feel alone or othered. And maybe, just maybe, change hearts and minds, one story at a time, in the process.

Suzette is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Wellesley College, and also holds a certificate in spiritual formation from Columbia Theological Seminary. In 2019, she brought her passion for justice to her new hometown of Lancaster PA and co-founded The Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition. The proud mom of two adult sons, she is loving this chapter of life with her wife Wendy and their rescue pup Lucy—and is forever grateful the universe nudged her to take a detour five years ago to Central Pennsylvania where she's been embraced with open arms by friends of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations.

Are you considering or in the process of divorce? Lawyer Shanon Oury gives some tips and advice on how to navigate through this time of your life.

    Shannon Oury (she/her) – practiced law for 20 years before changing careers to follow her passion to provide affordable housing to low income families. She was appointed as the Executive Director of the Lawrence Housing Authority in January of 2011. She is a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board for Lawrence, Kansas, served on the Board for the Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and is the convener for the Community Health Plan for the Safe and Affordable Housing initiative. She is involved in several nationwide organizations that promote affordable housing. She is an adventurer, avid kayaker, and hiker. She has two adult daughters that share her quest for adventure.

Carla Mullins is an adjunct instructor, mental health therapist, mother, wife, extreme introvert, friend of cats, lifelong pacific northwesterner, and increasingly fearless lesbian poet.  Check out Carla's first published poem here: https://www.lavrev.net/2021/12/c-eliot-mullins.html?m=1

Mother of two kids, a 21 year old transgender daughter, cisgender daughter. Writer, online content stratigist and creator.

From Barbara: If folks would like to follow my adventures in growing flowers they can connect with Queen Bee Flower Farm on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the website at www.queenbeeflowerfarm.com.

Anne-Marie Zanzal and Tonda McKay share their heartfelt love story, highlighting the unique journey of coming out later in life as a lesbian couple. With Anne-Marie's transition from identifying as a married mother to embracing her true self, the couple discusses the complexities and joys of their relationship. They explore the challenges they faced, including navigating past traumas and societal expectations, while emphasizing the importance of being open to love and connection. Their candid conversation delves into the emotional labor involved in their relationship, showcasing how they support each other through difficult times. Ultimately, Anne-Marie and Tonda's story is a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the beauty of discovering one's identity at any age.

Andrea Hewitt who came out at the age of 44 after having two children and being married to two different men. Finding very few resources for people coming out later on in life she created the website a late life lesbian story in 2015 and created a facebook support group in 2016 that grew over 2,000 folks worldwide. She lives in Nashville Tennesee with her wife Rachel and owns a dual agency.

Anna Empey grew up on a 2,000-acre apple and fruit orchard in Eastern Washington. While growing up she went to the farmers market selling her family fruit until she left to go to college. She graduated with her degree from Brigham Young University in Anthropology, with a Minor in Communications.

Anna came out to her Mormon family when she was 25 and her and her wife just celebrated 3 years of marriage. Anna loves supporting small businesses and has created a business to help others and she has also spent countless hours volunteering for a variety LGBTQ organizations.

Miriam Grace, Psychotherapist, Writer, Supervisor, and Lecturer, works remotely from her home in Sheffield, UK. She has been in practice for over 30 years and her current research and writing focuses on women in midlife transitions, which include sexuality; health, disability and aging; menopause; caring for elderly parents; career and confidence; divorce and heartbreak; empty nest syndrome and living with teenagers. Her enthusiasm, care, and knowledge for clients and students is appreciated by many in individual sessions, groups, workshops, and coaching. Her specialisms are trauma, relationships, and women coming out later in life. For more details of Miriam’s professional story or training qualifications and accreditations see Miriam Grace or her home page www.blue-skies.org.uk

Pasha Marlowe holds a masters in marriage and family therapy and currently works as a therapeutic comedy coach and pleasure podcast host. Check out Pasha across the web:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pasha.marlowe IG-@pashamarlowe "Let Pleasure be the Measure"

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/let-pleasure-be-the-measure/id1548282200

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3VqgHlOwxvsTRZKK9W1PgI?si=rVRzdIvsSialJPCthLURAA

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIKCBH-7r-wwkvzRlVJGFA