Living Your Gender Truth with Karen Anne Coccioli

Karen Anne Coccioli had a traumatic childhood that left her broken for years. For a lot of years, many things didn’t get better. But, she played by “their” rules and, inside, never gave up. She always managed to see a light of hope no matter how dim at times until finally, she was free to be herself. Today, she discusses: > When she knew she was gay and when she finally lived that > Why non-hetero people are still being stigmatized… or being stigmatized again > The anger and fear about people who don’t fit traditional socio-political-theological expectations > What she says to young people who don’t know how to “come out” > What she says to older people who can’t get their head around a child or grandchild “coming out” > and… encouragement for any older folk who are just now realizing they aren’t living their truth Karen shares her trauma, but her joy and optimism shine through – she is quite an inspiration.