Episode 42: Happy birthday to Kelsae and a coming out story

This week is Kelsae’s motherducking birthday episode. Kelsae is coming out -officially! - as a lesbian at the age of 31, fresh out of a mixed-orientation relationship. Cari and Kelsae discuss the consequences of being raised as queer Mormon kids and how they are still paying the price. CONTENT WARNING: Mentions and brief discussions of sexual assault, rape, abuse, and suicidal ideation.

Opening thought by Mary Oliver

Closing thought by rupi kaur

Links Mentioned

Kelsae (aka Stuntman) is going to be at RollerCon next week! Come say hi?? Here’s her Instagram for RC shenanigans
Article - Spanking Harms Kids, Doesn't Work And Leads To Long-Term Problems by Tara Haelle (Forbes)
Episode 11: #GaslightTheWorld, benevolent sexism in Mormonism (NMKMH)
Book - Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff, Ph.D. (IndieBound)

A (very cool) picture of the birthday girl:

Portrait of a 31-year-old lesbian living her best goddamned life.

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