Women's Day Special: Raga D'silva shares her journey of coming out in her late 40s, navigating stigma, resilience, and ultimately embracing her truth. From surviving trauma and discrimination to building platforms like Speaking Minds and Older Queer Voices, Raga's story is one of courage, feminism, and advocacy. LETS CELEBRATE TOGETHER

This episode discusses themes including abuse, identity, violence, and personal transformation. Some listeners may find parts of this conversation emotionally sensitive.

00:00 – Introduction

01:15 – Coming out at 49: the first public declaration

04:30 – Labels: lesbian, bisexual, or simply authentic

07:20 – Early struggles, family trauma, and stigma in New Zealand

12:45 – Balancing career achievements with identity

16:30 – Founding Speaking Minds and the power of storytelli ...