Coming Out Late

Ep. #161: Coming Out Late to Rude Comments (Replay)


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In this episode, Robin shares with us some examples of the types of comments we could possibly and most likely WILL receive as we slowly OR quickly come out to people all around us. Knowing what questions *may* be asked during your coming out process is half the battle - at least that way you can prepare for them, right? 

Robin also shares with us some possible retorts to these questions, and maybe a few retorts that she really wouldn’t advise you saying, but ones SHE would love to have you say in these oftentimes rude, intrusive scenarios. Sometimes ‘knowing’ what to expect when we’re navigating the coming out process IS half the battle!! Hopefully you won’t need ANY of these responses - but be prepared and decide how YOU want to respond should you be asked a personal, intrusive question.

In this episode, you will learn…

  • What are some of the common questions we ARE asked when we’re coming out to others - or even if we’re NOT coming out and we’re simply in a social setting among other not-straight women.
  • How to handle rude and inappropriate personal questions when faced with “curious” people questioning YOUR sexuality, for you.
  • Should you respond? Should you respond snidely? Should you confront their blunt rudeness? It all depends….
  • Being prepared and expecting the unexpected is usually a good tactic to take!
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