Drew Loryn sits down with Lauren Pratt to discuss how she grew up suppressing her feelings for about 22 years. They discuss how finally opening up has helped her with her mental health, as well as addressing her issues with abusing alcohol as a coping mechanism. Lauren also talks extensively about how coming out wasn't all that easy. It was a long process that eventually improved her happiness, but it took a while to get there.

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