Coming Out Later in Life After 25 Years of Marriage | The D. Tales with Allison Kahler | Ep 19

After 25 years of marriage, Lisa Madsen's body "woke up" — and everything she thought she knew about love, marriage, and who she was came up for question. This is a story about coming out later in life, choosing to stay married while building a life with someone new, and discovering that when it comes to marriage, divorce, and family, there are no rules — you get to make them up. In this episode: The phone call from her college girlfriend that made her body "wake up" — and the question she couldn't stop asking: "What does this even mean?" Coming out in her twenties, "un-coming out" when she fell in love with her husband, and coming out again later in life — and what it meant to finally come home to herself How Lisa told her husband the truth — and the response that surprised everyone "Husband not husband": why she and her husband never divorced — and stayed close enough to share regular Wednesday dinners Building a blended family across two states — and why she decided there are no rules except the ones you make About Lisa Madsen: Lisa is a certified life coach and licensed clinical social worker who works with people navigating big relationship transitions — including women coming out later in life — and helps them move forward with clarity and self-trust. After 25 years of marriage, her own life became one of the most unconventional, and loving, answers to the question of what "family" can look like. Learn more at www.lisamadsencoaching.com Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lifecoachforcaregivers Find Lisa on Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/th... About "The D. Tales with Allison Kahler": The D. Tales blends real divorce stories with grounded expert insight — helping you find clarity and courage to move forward on your own terms. Follow The D. Tales wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow along on Instagram: @thedtalespodcast Learn more at https://thedtalespodcast.com This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal, medical, mental health, or financial advice.