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Come Out Podcast #02 - Andrew

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In this episode of the Coming Out Podcast, Stefan asks his boyfriend Andrew to share his coming out story. They are currently separated due to Covid-19 but they are able to stay in touch via Skype. He talks about the different ways he came out to his family members including one who found out he was gay via Facebook.

They share stories from growing up gay, coming out to school friends and how the new generation receives the news about someone’s sexuality.

Listen in to learn why you should not be scared to come out and tell those close to you.

Episode Highlights:

· [0:40] Intro

· [1:11] More about Andrew and where he is from

· [1:29] What Andrew’s first memory of being different? He talks about people calling him out for the way he stood as a child.

· [2:11] Andrew talks about things he was drawn to as a teenager.

· [3:00] Did he have a celebrity crush as a teenager?

· [3:15] When did he feel the need to come out? Andrew shares his confusion about being bi.

· [4:03] Was there a catalyst for coming out at the age of 16?

· [6:30] They discuss how a change in education was a helpful aid to coming out.

· [6:45] He talks about when he first went to college. An Arts College in downtown Seattle.

· [6:55] How did he tell his mom? He talks about how she reacted to the news.

· [8:22] How did it feel to finally say it out loud?

· [8:33] Andrew talks about the aftermath and how this were between him and his mom after he told her.

· [9:22] What about the rest of his family? Andrew talks about his set up with his dad and his step mom.

· [10:02] Andrew talks about telling his step mom over drinks at a Mexican restaurant and the talk about Stefan having met her now too.

· [11:19] How did he tell his step brother and they discuss the differences between generations reactions.

· [12:28] Andrew reveals how his Dad found out the news and the complicated relationship they share.

· [13:17] They talk about how his grandmother found out the news

· [14:55] They talk about Stefan meeting Andrews Dad

· [15:33] Stefan shares that his parents have never met anyone he’s dated and has plans for Andrew to meet them later this year Covid depending.

· [15:47] Andrew talks about what he would do differently if he had to do it all again.

· [16:30] How has coming out impacted his life?

· [17:23] The pair talk about homophobic thoughts and feelings from within.

· [17:40] Andrew talks about growing up around other gay people.

· [18:18] Andrew shares his advice for anyone who is not out yet.

· [19:00] Thank you and round up including social media links for images of the guest.

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In this episode of the Coming Out Podcast, Stefan asks his boyfriend Andrew to share his coming out story. They are currently separated due to Covid-19 but they are able to stay in touch via Skype. He talks about the different ways he came out to his family members including one who found out he was gay via Facebook.

They share stories from growing up gay, coming out to school friends and how the new generation receives the news about someone’s sexuality.

Listen in to learn why you should not be scared to come out and tell those close to you.

Episode Highlights:

· [0:40] Intro

· [1:11] More about Andrew and where he is from

· [1:29] What Andrew’s first memory of being different? He talks about people calling him out for the way he stood as a child.

· [2:11] Andrew talks about things he was drawn to as a teenager.

· [3:00] Did he have a celebrity crush as a teenager?

· [3:15] When did he feel the need to come out? Andrew shares his confusion about being bi.

· [4:03] Was there a catalyst for coming out at the age of 16?

· [6:30] They discuss how a change in education was a helpful aid to coming out.

· [6:45] He talks about when he first went to college. An Arts College in downtown Seattle.

· [6:55] How did he tell his mom? He talks about how she reacted to the news.

· [8:22] How did it feel to finally say it out loud?

· [8:33] Andrew talks about the aftermath and how this were between him and his mom after he told her.

· [9:22] What about the rest of his family? Andrew talks about his set up with his dad and his step mom.

· [10:02] Andrew talks about telling his step mom over drinks at a Mexican restaurant and the talk about Stefan having met her now too.

· [11:19] How did he tell his step brother and they discuss the differences between generations reactions.

· [12:28] Andrew reveals how his Dad found out the news and the complicated relationship they share.

· [13:17] They talk about how his grandmother found out the news

· [14:55] They talk about Stefan meeting Andrews Dad

· [15:33] Stefan shares that his parents have never met anyone he’s dated and has plans for Andrew to meet them later this year Covid depending.

· [15:47] Andrew talks about what he would do differently if he had to do it all again.

· [16:30] How has coming out impacted his life?

· [17:23] The pair talk about homophobic thoughts and feelings from within.

· [17:40] Andrew talks about growing up around other gay people.

· [18:18] Andrew shares his advice for anyone who is not out yet.

· [19:00] Thank you and round up including social media links for images of the guest.

  continue reading

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