EPISODE · Apr 7, 2021 · 1H 30M
Coming Out in the 80s But Married Straight - Robert Leithliter
from Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom · host D. M. Needom / Robert Leithliter
Send us Fan MailToday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert, a fifty-year-old out and proud gay man, who explains some of the trials he went through coming out in the 1980s. He’s currently married to his third spouse, a man who he loves and appreciates dearly. We also discuss why it was better to have married straight for his first trip down the aisle. Other topics we explore were labels, adoption rights, being a step-parent, self-harm, parents’ negative talk and how it has long-lasting effects, weight, and much more.National Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.Learn more800-273-8255Bio : Robert Leithliter has been experiencing the paranormal world since 1977. He grew up in a very haunted home and currently lives in a haunted house. https://www.facebook.com/PortalsAndGateways--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/d-m-needom/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/d-m-needom/supportSupport the show
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Send us Fan Mail Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Robert, a fifty-year-old out and proud gay man, who explains some of the trials he went through coming out in the 1980s. He’s currently married to his third spouse, a man who he loves and appreciates dearly. We also discuss why it was better to have married straight for his first trip down the aisle. Other topics we explore were labels, adoption rights, being a step-parent, self-harm, parents’ negative talk and how it has long-la...
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