Life After Coming Out at 60: Matt Starts Over (Part 2) – At 60, Matt’s life took a dramatic turn when he was outed, abruptly ending a 35-year marriage. In Part 2 of his story, Matt opens up about starting over as an openly gay man in Dallas – from finding love and community to rebuilding family relationships. This heartfelt conversation explores the challenges of dating later in life, learning self-acceptance, and the power of an affirming LGBTQ community.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Embracing your true identity after decades of secrecyBuilding a support network and community from scratch in a new cityNavigating first dates, new friendships, and unexpected feelings of guilt at 60How chosen family and therapy helped Matt heal and find joy againWhy it matters: Not everyone gets to choose how – or when – they come out. Matt’s journey shows that it’s never too late to live authentically and find the community that will lift you up.If you enjoy this episode, follow @CoffeewithGays for more true stories every Thursday. And if you missed Part 1 of Matt’s story, be sure to check out the previous episode! Feel free to share this story with a friend or leave us a rating/review to let us know what you think.⏱️ Chapters00:00 — Introduction & New Beginnings02:50 — Life After Coming Out05:31 — Finding an LGBTQ Community from Scratch07:53 — Navigating Happiness and Guilt10:36 — The Freedom of Being Out13:17 — Relationships, Dating & Acceptance16:24 — Ongoing Self-Discovery19:05 — Observations on Community & Culture28:26 — Starting Over Later in Life30:57 — Exploring Sexuality & New Connections36:18 — Building Friendships & Support Systems39:28 — Belonging in a Traditionally Conservative Environment45:04 — Sharing Stories & Personal GrowthSupport the showFollow Us! The Hosts are on our linktr.ee 😉🌐 Visit our Linktree For All the Socials🕺 Follow us on TikTok🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel📸 Follow us on Instagram🐦 Follow us on Twitter🍏 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts🎵 Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts❤️ Subscribe on iHeart Radio🌍 Check Out Our Website: https://www.coffeewithgays.com/

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