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Kevin: The Transformative Power of Coming Out Later in Life
Manage episode 430475458 series 2441835
What does it take to come out after 55 years of hiding your true self?
Kevin O'Connor, an author and a gay man found the courage to embrace his identity after decades of living a different life.
In this episode, you’ll hear Kevin's reflections on his early inklings of being gay in the 1960s, his struggles with authenticity, and the pivotal moment when his youngest son came out at 16, prompting Kevin to finally confront his own buried feelings.
This episode delves into the complexities of coming out later in life and the transformative power of embracing your true self.
Kevin's unique upbringing in a Victorian house-turned-funeral home provides the backdrop for his memoir "Two Floors Above Grief,"
Kevin's story isn't just about his personal journey; it's a testament to the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ acceptance and rights.
Find out more about Kevin and his work here
Presented by Emma Goswell
Produced by Sam Walker
We'd love to hear YOUR story. Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod
We have a book! Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!
JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon
Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production
153 επεισόδια
Manage episode 430475458 series 2441835
What does it take to come out after 55 years of hiding your true self?
Kevin O'Connor, an author and a gay man found the courage to embrace his identity after decades of living a different life.
In this episode, you’ll hear Kevin's reflections on his early inklings of being gay in the 1960s, his struggles with authenticity, and the pivotal moment when his youngest son came out at 16, prompting Kevin to finally confront his own buried feelings.
This episode delves into the complexities of coming out later in life and the transformative power of embracing your true self.
Kevin's unique upbringing in a Victorian house-turned-funeral home provides the backdrop for his memoir "Two Floors Above Grief,"
Kevin's story isn't just about his personal journey; it's a testament to the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ acceptance and rights.
Find out more about Kevin and his work here
Presented by Emma Goswell
Produced by Sam Walker
We'd love to hear YOUR story. Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPod
We have a book! Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now!
JKP.com | Queerlit | Waterstones | Amazon
Coming Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production
153 επεισόδια
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