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When others refuse to accept your self-definition

I came out as gay at 50 after 25 years of marriage and my ex-wife keeps introducing me to people as 'confused' rather than gay.

Juana
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The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The powerlessness of having your most fundamental truths about yourself dismissed by those who knew you before.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity and community — who we are in belonging?”

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