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Welcome to the "The Self Love Monologues," an ongoing podcast series aimed at studying the different expressions of individual love. It is a gift to anyone seeking a love that comes from within and stays within.
Confession 20: "Dear Grandma: A Coming Out Manifesto For The Queer Black Boy."
The Self Love Monologues Podcast
21 minutes 51 seconds
4 years ago
Confession 20: "Dear Grandma: A Coming Out Manifesto For The Queer Black Boy."
My relationship with my grandmother ended when I came out. I became nothing to her. So I decided to write a letter because I had a lot of rage to process. Naturally, my first draft had a lot of anger in it, but somehow I made my way towards a place of gratitude. I never sent the letter and I never will because I did this for myself.
I have now decided to release the letter specifically for that queer black boy searching for the right words - or even just a place to start.
Please understand that everything that I say stems from my experiences with internalized homophobia - my own, hers, and everyone else's. The content may also trigger some painful memories for you. If it does, please take a break so that you can attend to your mental health.
P.S. - The episode is an audio extract from a YouTube that I made. Just search "Dear Grandma: A Coming Out Manifesto For The Queer Black Boy."
The Self Love Monologues Podcast
Welcome to the "The Self Love Monologues," an ongoing podcast series aimed at studying the different expressions of individual love. It is a gift to anyone seeking a love that comes from within and stays within.
