Part 1 of my conversation with my friend Michael. In this first half, Michael talks about trauma, gender, spirituality, and their experience with the criminal legal system.

Content Warning for talk about transphobia, self-harm, suicidality, sexual abuse, and rape.

This episode was recorded on May 7, 2022.

"Michael Part 2: Truth as a Mechanism for Healing" will be released January 19, 2022.

Acronyms:

DOC: Department of Corrections.

CCO: Community Corrections Officer