Coming Out Stories

Yo Yo

I grew up where it was illegal to be gay.  I had to write love letters to my girlfriend in code

Meet Yo Yo,  a lesbian from Malaysia, where it's illegal to be gay.  She nearly got caught when a love letter she wrote to her girlfriend was opened.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Andrew

I don't want to be hemmed into a box.  I've done that for so many years.

Meet Andrew from Brighton, who once considered himself a "gay man" and now identifies as a "queer person".    

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Jennie

"So many people knew they were gay from a young age, but that's just not my story""

Jennie Guay is an author who had only ever dated men when she moved from Canada to England in her late 20s.

After deciding to explore her sexuality, she set her dating profile to "seeking women" and changed her life.

Jennie's book "Howie Blend: Playdate Adventures with Family and Friends" is available here and at all good bookshops.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Jaxon

 My Dad joked "What's wrong?  Are you pregnant? Are you getting a puppy?  You're not trans are you...?"

Happy Trans Awareness Week! 

To celebrate, we'd love you to meet Prison Officer Jaxon, a trans man from Wigan in the north of England, and hear his uplifting story.

Please note:  Jaxon is very honest about his mental health and this episode contains discussions of suicide.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Rob

 “I tried so hard to change who I was.  I changed the way I dressed, the way I spoke and even the way I walked.  I didn’t feel safe being myself.”

Rob is a travel expert, who you may well have seen on TV in the UK, on shows like Rip Off Britain and Morning Live.  

He identifies as gay and despite choosing to wear dresses and asking to be called “Sally” for much of his childhood, his mum still told him she had ‘no idea’ when he came out.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Serena

When I came out to my 9 year old son, he said “Mammy, that’s very brave of you”

Meet Serena, from Ireland, who came out as a lesbian later in life, just before she was due to marry the father of her two children.

Serena’s story comes with a pretty big twist at the end…

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Happy National Coming Out Day!

October 11 is National Coming Out Day in the UK and to celebrate, we've put together a very special episode just for you!

In this instalment hear from three of our previous guests talk about how their lives have changed and moved on since we last spoke and we also discuss questions like;

Why do we still need to come out?  (Straight people don't do it!)

Is there ever an argument for not coming out?

How important  are allies from outside the LGBTQ+ community when you're coming out?

What can we do to help made the world a better place for trans and non binary people especially?

What advice do we have for people thinking of coming out?

Any words of advice for parents/carers/friends who are on the receiving end of someone coming out to them?

Many thanks to Claire, Divina de Campo, and Richie! 

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

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Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

 JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

“From the time I was a young kid, I always felt really connected to being both male and female” 

The first episode of our brand-new season belongs to a non-binary icon!  Broadcaster Paris Munro actually has a couple of coming out stories, firstly as a lesbian, then as non-binary.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

 JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

 JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

It's been a long busy summer, but we're back with a brand new season of Coming Out Stories!  
We can't wait to share new stories with you, from fabulous folk from all over the world.

We've spoken to  people from England, Ireland, Malaysia, India, Australia, America and more!

Do follow now, to make sure you don't miss an episode and we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with your story or just to say hi! [email protected]

New season launches October 5

Emma and Sam 
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Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

 JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

Ahead of a brand new season, we’re celebrating some of our favourite episodes!

Oskar

“I take the view with my trans identity, that unless you’re going to get into my pants, I’m not really interested in coming out to you”  

Oskar grew up in Trinidad and identifies as trans masculine, but non binary.  In terms of their sexuality, they identify as pansexual.  Suppressing the urge to transition for 20 years had a huge impact on their mental health.

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

Presented by Emma Goswell

Produced by Sam Walker

We'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod

We have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!

 JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  Amazon

Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production