Episode
Finding Her Voice: A Lesbian Poet’s Journey
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- Coming Out Stories
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- Mar 11, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1891
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Summary
We talk with Manchester-based poet Amy about growing up without queer role models, first love with a best friend, and learning to claim “lesbian” with joy. The chat ends with her live poem about a double coming out in Wetherspoons. • childhood in Grimsby with little queer visibility • legacy of Section 28 shaping silent classrooms • first crushes, confusion, and a secret relationship • telling mum and dad in small, human moments • TV and history as lifelines for representation • reclaiming l...