Life After Coming Out at 60: Matt Starts Over (Part 2) – At 60, Matt’s life took a dramatic turn when he was outed, abruptly ending a 35-year marriage. In Part 2 of his story, Matt opens up about starting over as an openly gay man in Dallas – from finding love and community to rebuilding family relationships. This heartfelt conversation explores the challenges of dating later in life, learning self-acceptance, and the power of an affirming LGBTQ community.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Embracing your true identity after decades of secrecy
• Building a support network and community from scratch in a new city
• Navigating first dates, new friendships, and unexpected feelings of guilt at 60
• How chosen family and therapy helped Matt heal and find joy again

Why it matters: Not everyone gets to choose how – or when – they come out. Matt’s journey shows that it’s never too late to live authentically and find the community that will lift you up.

If you enjoy this episode, follow @CoffeewithGays for more true stories every Thursday. And if you missed Part 1 of Matt’s story, be sure to check out the previous episode! Feel free to share this story with a friend or leave us a rating/review to let us know what you think.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 — Introduction & New Beginnings
02:50 — Life After Coming Out
05:31 — Finding an LGBTQ Community from Scratch
07:53 — Navigating Happiness and Guilt
10:36 — The Freedom of Being Out
13:17 — Relationships, Dating & Acceptance
16:24 — Ongoing Self-Discovery
19:05 — Observations on Community & Culture
28:26 — Starting Over Later in Life
30:57 — Exploring Sexuality & New Connections
36:18 — Building Friendships & Support Systems
39:28 — Belonging in a Traditionally Conservative Environment
45:04 — Sharing Stories & Personal Growth

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