Darren Graham (@therealdarrengraham), a single gay dad by choice and content creator, shares his beautiful and powerful journey to fatherhood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren opens up to host Jaimie Kelton about his path through trauma, coming into his queerness, and eventually adopting his son as a solo parent. He also shares how parenting has become a space of healing and intention, and why he never "came out"—he simply confirmed who he was all along. This episode is a celebration of resilience, chosen family, and the many ways queer folks build home.
🎙️ "I didn’t come out. I just confirmed who I’ve been all along." - Darren Graham
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🏳️🌈 Key Takeaways
- Growing up in St. Vincent and navigating identity
- Trauma, resilience, and the healing power of parenting
- Becoming a single gay dad by choice through adoption
- Queer family visibility and representation
- Why Darren never "came out"
🏳️🌈 About the Guest(s)🏳️🌈
Darren Graham is a single gay dad by choice, content creator, and fierce advocate for queer families. His candid and joyful posts on social media (@therealdarrengraham) have resonated with thousands, and he uses his platform to highlight the beauty and realities of intentional parenthood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren now lives in the U.S. with his young son.
🏳️🌈 Resources Mentioned
- Darren on Instagram: @therealdarrengraham
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