🌈 Welcome to another episode of "Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories"!

In this episode, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and fellow coming-out coach, Barbara Rowlandson, talk about leaning into queer community during challenging times. Informed by their work with later-in-lifers, Anne-Marie and Barb discuss why this demographic of women needs community so much.

❓ What to Expect in This Episode:

✔️ Explanation of the recent changes to Facebook Community Standards that are harmful to the LGBTQIA+ community.

✔️Protecting your mental health during a period of uncertainty that comes with political and social change.

✔️ How, as a newly out person, you can find queer community in real life.

✔️Moving later-in-life lesbian Facebook communities to a safer space (Authentically Us on Mighty Networks).

✨ Why This Matters:

Women who come out later in life often feel like outsiders in both the hetero and LGBTQIA+ worlds. It is common for later-in-lifers to feel alone, and in these uncertain times, many are scared. Now more than ever, later-in-life queer women need to lean into each other for support, camaraderie, joy, and to be seen.

📌🎙️About Barbara Rowlandson

With years of experience as a relationship coach, Barbara specializes in helping LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples create fulfilling and authentic relationships. Her compassionate approach empowers individuals to embrace their identity and build strong connections. Barbara's work is centered on values identification, examining and reevaluating core beliefs, overcoming limiting beliefs, fostering self-worth, and cultivating psychological flexibility.

💬 Join the Conversation:

What does community mean to you? Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions in the comments below. Let’s foster a supportive community where we can learn from each other.

🔗 Visit our website:

Anne-Marie's : [ annemariezanzal.com]

🌟 Why Listen to This Episode?

If you're a queer person who needs to feel connected to others in your community, this episode holds many fantastic suggestions for finding like-minded individuals who will respect your identity.

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