Have you ever walked away from something you loved because shame, fear, or life circumstances made it feel impossible to continue?

For many LGBTQ people, the journey toward Pride is about much more than coming out, it's about reclaiming parts of ourselves that were lost to fear, bullying, rejection, or shame. In this deeply personal episode, Stef shares how returning to figure skating after decades away became a powerful journey of healing, self-love, and rediscovering his true identity.

You’ll discover:

1. How self-love can help you reconnect with parts of yourself that were hidden by fear, shame, or past experiences
2. Why reclaiming your identity is one of the most powerful acts of Pride and personal healing
3. How it's never too late to return to something you love and create a meaningful new chapter in your life

Ready to believe that your story isn't over and that reclaiming your authentic self is still possible? This episode will remind you that your comeback may be closer than you think.

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From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

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This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

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