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July 30, 2023 37 mins

This is the first episode in a four episode series about the life and loss of my dog, Shelby. She was a rescue from the south, I took her in as a medical foster, and we spent the rest of her life together. This is our tale. 

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This is the second episode in a four episode series about the life and loss of my dog, Shelby. She was a rescue from the south, I took her in as a medical foster, and we spent the rest of her life together. This is our tale. 

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August 23, 2023 63 mins

Today is the three month anniversay of Shelby's last day with us. I had intended to finish her story today in honor of that anniversary. But she has a bit more to tell us, before we conclude her tale.

I learned an important life lesson in intention vs. impact.

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September 2, 2023 69 mins

The conclusion of Shelby's story. Please don't look away from the end. I know it's painful and sad, but being present at a pet's end is just as important as all the other phases of your time together.

I learned a lot about grief in writing and recording our story. As much as I dreaded writing this episode, because I'd have to face her death al...

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October 10, 2023 56 mins

In honor of National Coming Out Day (NCOD).

The beginning of a four part series on my coming to understand and claim the fact that I was gay. The series begins in elementary school and runs through college.

For those who need trigger warnings, be warned. I don't want to give anything away up front, but enter cautiously and rest assured, I am OK. I've done the work and am fortunate to be in a tremendously loving relationship.

At the...

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October 17, 2023 53 mins

Truths are shared and retracted. Friendships are forged and lost. I continue working to figure it all out.

This episode is marked "Explicit". If you have triggers, enter cautiously.

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October 23, 2023 46 mins

Rumors spread as I come to terms with my truth and begin to share who I am with friends. 

This picture seemed appropriate given it was taken during the summer musical that forever changed the course of my life. It is one of only two pictures I have of myself from this time.

The rest were lost to Hurricane Floyd.

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November 1, 2023 67 mins

The dust settles with my friends following winter break and I decide to come out to my family on Easter Sunday. 

My coming out origin story comes to a close as my life long journey of coming out begins.

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December 21, 2023 9 mins

My short satirical take on Christmas, gift giving, and party etiquette pet peeves. 

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February 9, 2024 65 mins

Whether suffering from a concrete loss, such as the loss of a pet or loved one, or from an abstract loss, such as the loss of faith or innocence, all losses have one thing in common; they must be grieved. 

I began writing this episode after I finished my podcasts on the loss of my dog, Shelby. I have survived many losses throughout the course of my life. I had to learn not only the value in grieving, but also the benefits of doing ...

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