Periagoge
Scenario

When authentic identity feels like family abandonment

I came out as gay at 45 after twenty years of marriage and my teenage kids act like I betrayed them by finally being honest.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Late-life authenticity can destabilize family systems built on concealment, making truth-telling feel like destruction of others' security.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adopted identity — chosen and given?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.