In this episode of the Come Out Podcast, Stefan invites his good friend Sam to share his coming out story. He talks about the smooth journey he has had since he came out 14 years ago and how he believes that everyone’s story is different. They share stories from growing up gay, their favourite spice girls and what it was like to be a gay child.

Listen in to learn why you should not allow fear to take away your freedom by not coming out.

Episode Highlights:

• [0:37] Intro

• [2:37] What Sam’s first memory of being different. He talks about the fun childhood that made him realize his uniqueness.

• [7:48] Did he have a crush or a celebrity crush as a teenager? He and Stefan share their sporty childhood or lack thereof.

• [10:19] When did he feel the need to come out and what was the catalyst for it.

• [12:22] He recalls the first person he told and what he said.

• [13:19] How did he tell people, and who did he tell it to.

• [14:45] He talks about having a girlfriend as a teenager.

• [15:43] How it felt after coming out especially to his grandmother and how she took it.

• [16:27] Do things get normalized after coming out? Why he believes everyone’s story is different.

• [16:58] What would he do differently now?

• [18:05] Sam recalls his smooth journey that has seen less negativity.

• [18:36] What advice would he give to anyone who wants or is scared of coming out?