Coming out as gay or lesbian can be hard at any stage in life.  But how tricky is it when you are in your forties? Or fifties? We talk to the Prime Minister of Australia's sister about realising she was a lesbian when she was living the perfect suburban middl- class life with a lovely husband, 4 wonderful children and a gorgeous home.  Christine Forster reveals the shock, the heart-ache and the reaction from her family, friends and children.  We also talk to peace activist and former Uniting Church Minister Dorothy McRae-McMahon who ended her marriage at 50 risking her career and church position and attracting intimidation and violence.  



Email sarah.macdonald@mamamia.com.au

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Coming out as gay or lesbian can be hard at any stage in life.  But how tricky is it when you are in your forties? Or fifties? We talk to the Prime Minister of Australia's sister about realising she was a lesbian when she was living the perfect suburban middl- class life with a lovely husband, 4 wonderful children and a gorgeous home.  Christine Forster reveals the shock, the heart-ache and the reaction from her family, friends and children.  We also talk to peace activist and former Uniting Church Minister Dorothy McRae-McMahon who ended her marriage at 50 risking her career and church position and attracting intimidation and violence.  
 
Email sarah.macdonald@mamamia.com.au
Twitter @sarahvmac
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/debriefdaily
Website http://www.debriefdaily.com

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Coming out as gay or lesbian can be hard at any stage in life.  But how tricky is it when you are in your forties? Or fifties? We talk to the Prime Minister of Australia's sister about realising she was a lesbian when she was living the perfect...

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