In this episode Mandi and Ashley talk about getting through dark times. All of us wish we could let it all roll off our shoulders, but we are human. Words and actions do hurt. We can be strong than all of that when we have the right network and support system. No matter where you… Continue reading Life Grows On

Ashley and Mandi share the stupid shit people say…and one major annoyance (so stop saying it if you do)! Lesbi’honest though…these are not just funny things, they are just down right dumb.

Brace yourself for what is about to happen. This is probably their first rodeo. You have a lot going on in your head, they have a lot going on in theirs. Are they afraid for you? Are the afraid of what people will think? is there a religious affiliation? Some of you will experience negative… Continue reading Parents

In this episode we talk through the reactions that we received when we came out.  We lost friends, made friends and realized who cared about us the most, were unexpected. How we worked hard to fix the relationships with those that we cared about most, our parents.

In this episode we cover coming out and ponder why it is such a monumental event, which we still don’t understand. Spoiler, neither of us officially came out – we were outed!

In this episode we discuss when we “knew” we were gay. We discuss how old we were and the feelings that we had that began us on our journey of figuring out…WHAT IS GOING ON WITH US?!

We’re Ashley and Mandi and we are your hosts of the Growing with Pride Podcast. We are two friends with a passion for sharing our story AND helping you, your friends and family in your journey in coming out and living your most prideFUL life!