Chris Szabo spent years struggling with her sexual identity.
Raised in a Catholic household, being gay was not acceptable. For years, she quieted the feelings she was experiencing. Chris assumed it was just a “phase,” she was wrong. Constantly searching for validation, Chris looked outside of herself. As you may expect, her sources of validation always shifted and never satisfied. Depression and anxiety were constant companions. The journey was overwhelming and lonely, to say the least.
Not the life she had imagined.
Chris’s journey shifted course after 18 years of marriage. To her utter surprise, she fell in love with a close friend, Amy. After admitting this to herself, Chris knew it was time to be honest with everyone involved, including herself. This was her opportunity to live the life she was destined for. Summoning all her strength and courage, she ended her marriage and begin a new journey down the path of true authenticity.
The reward is worth the struggle.
Admitting her sexual identity was difficult but also incredibly empowering. Chris says her biggest surprise was how strong she felt during the process. When you know something is right, deep in your heart, you find unbelievable strength. Her story teaches us that there is nothing more powerful than finding and living your truth. The journey may not be easy but the reward is immeasurable.
An Unusual Connection
Chris Szabo was a high school friend of Heather Vickery’s ex-spouse. Despite only connecting in person a handful of times, Chris and Heather stayed in contact via social media. When Heather went public with her personal life transformation and divorce, Chris took notice. It was then that she reached out and a new, lovely, friendship developed. Clearly, the two women had a lot in common!
TO LISTEN TO HEATHER’S COMING OUT STORY CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE OF DONNIE’S SUCCESS CHAMPIONS WHERE SHE LAYS IT ALL OUT!
More about Chris
Chris is a dedicated and passionate fitness coach. Her happy place is helping a variety of clients find their way. Bringing more than a decade of expertise in coaching and teaching, she works alongside individuals and teams. Collectively they achieve what they never dared possible. Recently, Chris began following her energy into Real Estate. In this field, her passion has taken on new life. She loves helping clients ultimately find their way…to their new home.
Actual “Home” for Chris is wherever her partner and two kids are. Currently, that's a little foodie haven called, Columbus, Ohio.
If you are in the Columbus, Ohio area and looking for a great realtor be sure to check Chris out! You can also find her on Instagram.
