Growing up in rural Alabama, Daren Goodson experienced verbal and physical bullying as a kid and teen for years because of homophobia, and talks about how it shaped his early adult years. He shares his story about coming out as gay and finding a safe-haven with members of an online writing community.

Episode Resource List:

• Therapist listings: Psychology Today and Better Help
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 

Host: Athena Casey
Producer: Debbie Casey
Underscoring: Mat Eisenstein
Cover artwork: Louise Laffaille
Sponsor: YouniquelyFit 

New episodes drop every Tuesday and every other Thursday.