In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris announce the beginning of a brand new Community - Queer & Sober: Community and Retreats. Who is Queer & Sober for? And what is Queer & Sober about? It’s about co-creating a safe, affirming community where every voice matters, joy is shared and together we thrive.

Have a listen and learn more . . . 

•  What is a Queer & Sober Community? 
• Who is this Queer & Sober Community for?
• Is it just a ‘Community’?
• If you’re sober and queer, how would this Community help you? 
• What are Queer & Sober Retreats? Where are they held?
• What defines someone as living a ‘sober’ lifestyle?
• What does ‘queer’ encompass? Who does it include?
• Wanna support your “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/RobinDouglass

QUEER & SOBER COMMUNITY and RETREATS:

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SUPPORT GROUPS:
MESSY MIDDLE MONDAY:

EVERY Monday Evening - 75 minutes.

8:00pm EST / 5pm PST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $10/meeting

Monday Meeting Dates: Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17; Dec. 1, 8, 15; No meetings on: Nov. 24; Dec. 22, or Dec. 29.
No Refunds or Credits given once Registered.

Short term financial assistance available. Email me.

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE EXPANSIVE SUPPORT GROUP:

Every OTHER Tuesday - 75 minutes

8pm EST / 5pm PST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $10/meeting

Tuesday Meeting Dates: Sept. 23; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16;
No meeting Dec. 30. 

No Refunds or Credits given once Registered.

Short term financial assistance available. Email me.

https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

THE NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP:

Every OTHER Wednesday - 75 minutes

12:30pm EST / 9:30am PST, in Zoom, via Buy Me A Coffee, $10/meeting

Wednesday Meeting Dates:  Oct. 1, 15, 29; Nov. 12; Dec. 3, 17;
 No meetings on:  Nov. 26; Dec. 24 or 31.  

No Refunds or Credits given once Registered.

Short term financial assistance available. Email me.

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2026 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

Five Retreats are on the 2026 calendar so far, and they are: (1) Queer & Sober, (Dec. 30-January 2, 2026, Northern Mass.); (2) Philadelphia, PA, (February 12-15, ‘26); (3) San Diego, CA, (April 4-9, ‘26); (4) Lake George, NY, June 2026; (5) Traverse City, MI, (Up North Pride, Sept. ‘26). For more details, email Robin:  [email protected].

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