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Robin Roberts Opens Up About Being ‘Afraid’ to Come Out: ‘People Think You Can’t Be Gay and a Christian’


"Good Morning America" Robin Roberts opens up about coming out as gay: "I was so fearful that I would be shunned."

Robin Roberts, the jovial host of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” reflected on what it was like to come out to her audience in late 2013 and her need to reconcile that with being Christian during an appearance on entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Jamie Kern Lima ‘s podcast, “The Jamie Kern Lima Show.” The discussion covered various topics, from Roberts’ fears of being shunned for her dual identities, interviewing President Obama about marriage equality and her journey of overcoming health obstacles—like believing she’s “worthy of love.” The latest episode, featuring Roberts’ interview, is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.

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