You’re openly gay. Then you become the leader of the largest ex-gay organization and, under your leadership, many lives are destroyed. You leave that organization, come out as gay - again - and find love. Do you deserve to be happy? This is a story of identity, making amends and John Smid’s reckoning with his life.







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Kristopher Larsen spent much of his life struggling with the after-effects of trauma he experienced as a young adoptee. After getting his life back on track, Kristopher must now fight a deportation order that would separate him from his family -- and he’s using his experiences to help other adoptees in a similar situation. This is Kristopher’s story.

5. A Day When Everyone is Home

Susan Williams’ troubled childhood took her down a path that ended in imprisonment. But after rediscovering herself in prison and serving her time, she is deported back to South Korea - a place she hasn’t been since she was a child. While dealing with the unexpected challenges brought on by her deportation, Susan fights for a second chance at life and family. This is Susan’s story.

4. Seeking Redemption

Anissa Druesedow has fought to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles her entire life. So when she was deported to Panama in 2006 - with no family or source of income to help her - Anissa knew that there were no limits to how far she would go to make sure her daughter was taken care of. This is Anissa’s story.

3. A Mother's Fight

Joe Nugent lived in Texas for almost 50 years. Mike Davis was a small business owner in Georgia with a wife and kids. This episode profiles these two men, whose distinctly American lives were shattered when they were forced to leave the country they’d always called home. This is Joe and Mike’s story.

2. Southern Boys

Crystal Moran is a hardworking mother of five who has lived in America since she was just three months old. But in 2016, Crystal’s life was turned upside-down when she was confronted by ICE agents over her immigration status and deported to El Salvador. Stuck in an unfamiliar and dangerous place, she has to fight to return to her home and family in the United States. This is Crystal’s story.

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