Growing up in the small town of Antigonish was not idyllic for Keith Barkhouse. Keith discusses what it was like being raised in a small Catholic town and how he had to constantly struggle with his upbringing and being gay. Keith describes the cruelty of his peers and the consistent torment he faced at school, for being who he was. He shares the struggles that many in the LGBTQ+ community face. Keith explains that it does get better. He talks about his love for his husband, Brandon; and shares how they are fostering two little boys, with view to adopt.