This week, Mattie dives into their middle school era. They unpack stories from their mom being their middle school Spanish teacher, growing up Catholic and the affect it had on their queer identity, and the era of YouTuber Coming Out videos in the 2010s.

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Episode 1: Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Mattie creates a space for the community to feel seen. In the very first episode, Mattie begins at the beginning with their first queer experiences in elementary and middle school. They talk about their first crush and not knowing what it was, feeling pressured to like boys and "picking" who they liked, hearing about gay people for the first time, and why Hayley Kiyoko has earned a spot in the Queer History hall of fame.

Mattie: IG / TikTok

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Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Mattie creates a space for the community to feel seen.

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