Queer Love Stories
Growing up gay in the nineties under Section 28 I never thought love or a full life was possible for me. There were no role models or stories that spoke to the potential happiness that was waiting for me which resulted in me suppressing my sexuality until my late twenties.
Queer Love Stories gives members of the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to share positive love stories to inspire others. All stories may contain a struggle, but will fundamentally have an overarching feeling of positivity which will show it's possible to make successful, lasting and deep connections within our community.
We'll dissect all types of love including romantic, friendship, family, community, and self-love
Queer Love Stories
Charlie Hagston: "Stick up for yourself because you deserve it!" From self-hatred to self-acceptance, embracing a non-binary identity and finding your tribe
Charlie Hagston is a non-binary, autistic artist who discovered their passion for dance at the age of 9. Starting with jazz, tap, ballet, and freestyle, Charlie's heart found its true home in contemporary dance.
They now lead workshops at Leeds Dance Studio, providing a safe and welcoming space for everyone to express themselves through dance, regardless of their identity. Their mission is to create an inclusive environment for all individuals no matter what body they have.
In March 2020, Charlie began exploring their gender identity, embracing they/them pronouns and embarking on a journey of self-love with the support of their partner, extended family, and community.
In this conversation we talk about embracing a non-binary identity, struggling with feelings of not fitting in, pansexuality and
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READING LIST
Throughout this podcast, we mention incredible LGBTQ+ must-reads. By clicking the links below and purchasing the books you will support the podcast:
Buy Queer Up by Alexis Caught 📚💕
Buy The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs 📚💕
Buy Straight Jacket by Matthew Todd 📚💕
Buy Solve for Happy by Mo Gawdat 📚💕
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CREDITS
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Queer Love Stories is Hosted by Eden Heath, and Produced and mixed by Benji Antonio.
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