OUT

Being told that homosexuality is a sin at a young age, Dawn hid their truth for a long time, believing that Jesus will show them the way.  When Dawn fell in love with their future wife, the idea that they were committing a sin started to unravel.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

After Jay went through cancer treatment, he was given the green light to transition and experience something different in his life.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

As an out and proud immigration lawyer from Syria, Meryam helped her LGBTQ+ clients from parts of the Middle East come to Canada and escape the very real danger of persecution.  She's now on a mission to fight for all marginalized Canadians rights and freedoms.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Growing up in a Mormon family influenced Rob's entire coming out story.  As a successful comedian, his journey navigating through this time of his life is now used in his comedy.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

From a small town with one traffic light and a bunch of cows to being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Kate's journey has definitely had its ups and downs.  A picture of her nieces on the car dashboard is what ended up saving Kate's life.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Matkai's subtle approach to coming out was definitely the right move for him and how he was raised.  Now, Matkai is a huge advocate for inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the film industry.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Talking through Jaime's dating woes with her massage therapist turned into something unexpected.  Later on, Jaime travels to Florida for a photoshoot, meets the love of her life and finds herself navigating through a complicated scenario.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Roxanne and Catherine both grew up in Cape Town, South Africa each having religious parents who in the end, were happy to see them thrive after coming out.  Now, Roxanne and Catherine found each other, moved to London and are very active in their queer communities.

Experiencing Belfast Pride for the first time was a huge turning point for Liam.  Now, he's the author of a book called OUT!

Writing poems about their experience falling for women and then performing them publicly really helped Liana feel more comfortable with coming out.

In the darkest moments of Des' life, she became the most authentic version of herself and started fully living her truth.

Jess' coming out story is more about coming to terms with who they are and allowing people into their world.

Jules was bullied growing up and locked in the closet for a long time.  When she was finally able to be her true self, Jules did something amazing to help people be ok with who they are.

Becoming ill in the height of Bri's athletic training had lead to a holistic connection they'd never experienced before.

Cara and Kat discuss finding control in a time of uncertainty, OUT going international and we share an anonymous story from a 13 year old listener.