Queer And Dear – Coming Out to My Deeply Religious and Traditional

Queer And Dear – Coming Out to My Deeply Religious and Traditional Latin Family

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Listen to Julia share her experience of the steps she took in coming out to her family. She highlights the importance of being honest, direct and authentic, of not being attached to the outcome, picking your battles and not trying to convince your family to think differently. She also advises that it's a process that takes time, and everyone has his/her method to coming out.

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