I mean, why is it important for people to know that I have a husband? And why is it that I have to do that, but if I were married to a woman as a man of my age and position, it would never even be a discussion? It’s fascinating, intellectually, and emotionally, very challenging. It resurfaces the challenges of having a sexual identity that’s different from the heteronormative narrative. Imagine constantly having to tell the same story to different people who are important to you. But the truth is, there is no single coming out story you come out over and over and over again, which is both cathartic, but also traumatizing. You know, the interesting thing about coming out stories is that when LGBTQ+ folks spend time together, that’s partly what we talk about. This week: David Chard, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development dean, a longtime educator, learning disability researcher, author, and father of three, who came out as gay later in life. ![]() We’ll bring you a new narrative each week throughout the month. ![]() ![]() To celebrate, BU Today is reprising our My Coming Out Story series, where members of the Boston University community share their stories about coming out and self-acceptance.
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