true stories of
coming out
later in life
Join certified professional life coach David Cotton as he explores the complicated journey of coming out LGBTQ+ later in life. From personal stories to expert professional advice, “Out Late With David” examines the complex transition from the closet to true authenticity.
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David talks with Ron Bunnell who shares his journey of coming out as gay 39 years into his marriage. What happened next was both joyful… and sad. It’s a story of love and sacrifice. Despite initial fears, Ron's wife showed love and support, and they were able to rebuild their relationship. His story serves as an inspiration for those navigating mixed orientation marriages and coming out later in life.
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David Cotton tells his personal story of coming out later in life to television journalist Chenue Her of Iowa station WOI-TV.
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Hi, I’m David.
Take it from me, coming out is hard.
I'm a retired Brigadier General in the Air Force, a former senior executive in the Department of Defense, and frankly, I spent decades denying and searching for my authentic self. At age 59, I told my family, and everyone else... I'm gay!
Today, I'm at peace with who I am, living an authentic life helping others through personal life coaching.
Join me as I talk with those who've made this journey, some closeted for decades, finally able to share their truth. Their stories are often both heartbreaking and inspiring.
Welcome to "Out Late With David."
David Cotton shared his own personal coming out story as a guest on these podcasts:
To get to know more about me, you can listen to Episode 50 of the podcast, Graying Rainbows: Coming Out Later in Life LGBT+, hosted by Dr. Ginger Campbell.
Christopher Veal’s podcast, The Vulnerable Man, Episode 56, sharing my story related to being a vulnerable man, where I see this as a strength and not a weakness.