In Ep. 8, Willie Carver discusses growing up gay in Eastern Kentucky, becoming a teacher, working to change the narrative for LGBTQ+ Kentuckians, and channeling his younger self to publish a book that can now be on your bookshelves. 

In Ep. 7, Tiffany Hunter shares her story of growing up queer in Virginia, then Dezzarae Brown shares her experience as a pansexual transplant who now calls the mountains her home. 

In Ep. 6, Rachel Stallard shares their story of growing up queer in Clintwood, Va. We chat about their role in creating Patchwork Kinfolx, while surrounded by the community of people who showed up to the group's Pride in the Park event at the Breaks Interstate Park.

In Ep. 5, Ethan Miller shares his story about growing up, coming out, finding safety, and celebrating the beauty of being you.

In Ep. 4, Sarah Ratliff shares her story- from realizing her sexuality to becoming a resource for others in the region. We talk about Pikeville Pride, the people who surround us, and more. 

In Episode 3, Kyle May shares his story of leaving home, creating community, opening an LGBTQ+ counseling center, and starting AmpliQueer. 

I'm Buddy Forbes and this is Queerly Quilted: A Patchwork of Appalachian People.

I'm Buddy Forbes and this is Queerly Quilted: A Patchwork of Appalachian People.