What was it like discovering you’re gay while being married with kids!? - with Gemma Gillard

In our 128th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Gemma Gillard. Jayde met Gemma at an event a few weeks ago where she learnt about her incredible story. This is such an important conversation and there are so many layers to it - whether you're questioning your sexuality, going through a separation, or in a post partum funk, this episode is for you! Gemma talks about growing up with a father who was not openly gay Gemma talks about her experience having sex in a heterosexual relationship Gemma talks about the initial conversation she had with her then male partner about being gay and his responses Gemma talks about hitting rock bottom - giving up her mortgage and all per possessions and moving into her mum’s spare room with her kids Does Gemma have sole custody of the kids? Gemma talks about struggling to find a house as a single mum after moving out of her mum’s spare room Gemma talks about coming out to her parents How can we raise our kids to not just see heterosexuality as the default? For listeners who may be in similar situations as your, what were the feelings throughout your life that really made you feel that you were gay? Gemma talks about thinking she was a bisexual asexual for a part of her life When Gemma started having sex with women, was that intimidating? Like how do you know where to begin? For whatever reason, if any of our listeners are in relationships that aren’t right and separation is on the cards, what tips does Gemma have for them Goes Gemma think she’ll have any more kids in the future?   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes. 

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