Hey gents, in this episode, I talk with Alex Guthrie, MFT, a San Diego-based psychotherapist and one of the most loving gay men I know. We dive into the coming out process, and Alex shares his insights on what keeps us in the closet, how to come out and why gay men need each other now more than ever.

We also chat about:

• Fear of rejection from our tribe
• Shame as “The Great Disconnector”
• Coming out as a strength and act of self love
• Best practices for coming out
• Coming out later in life

Show notes & Resources:

The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs, PhD
Golden Men by Harold Kooden, PhD for Gay men at Midlife
Brenebrown.com 
Human Rights Campaign www.hrc.org
Therapist Finder on Psychology Today

For more practical wisdom on how to grow as a gay man, love yourself and have healthy relationships, visit buckdodson.com/journal.