Daniel doesn’t sugarcoat anything in this discussion about hiding certain parts of himself while he was in foster care and ever since becoming more of his full authentic self each day. He shares why he didn’t feel comfortable coming out as gay when he was growing up, what motivates him to be an advocate for the gay community now, and bringing “me and all of my selves.” Guest: Daniel (he/him) former foster youth, RHEP Youth Advisory Board member, Advocate, Poet
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