Episode
Dean Atta: The Challenges of Growing Up Queer
- Podcast
- Coming Out Stories
- Published
- Sep 18, 2024
- Duration seconds
- 1853
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Summary
Imagine growing up wanting a Barbie doll but feeling afraid to ask for it. In this episode, award-winning author Dean Atta, shares his poignant journey of self-discovery and the courageous story of coming out at 15. Dean reveals the trials and triumphs of navigating childhood and adolescence as a queer individual, offering a heartfelt reflection on his first crush and the strength he found within himself amidst rejection and misunderstanding. Dean talks about the challenges of coming out wi...