What is it like when you have to “come out” more than once—about who you love and about the rare disease that changes your life? 

Coming out isn’t just about sexuality—it can happen in every part of the journey, especially when your health or identity challenges the norm. In this episode of Rare & Real, Nate and Carter dive into the unexpected ways queer and rare disease communities share similar struggles: feeling unseen, constantly having to “explain” who you are, and fighting for care and respect.

Through personal stories and real talk, they explore what it means to come out as queer and as someone living with a rare condition, including the tough conversations with doctors, the power of self-advocacy, and the freedom that comes from owning your truth. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, navigating a rare disease, or simply curious about the intersection of identity and healthcare, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and thinking differently about what it means to truly be seen.