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March 4, 2024 50 mins

During this episode, we are joined by some of our friends for a deeper dive into a conversation on #selflove. So much of our experience as Black queer men raised in the South is framed in trauma, hatred and darkness. However, we hope to start this journey of curated conversations with real love, light—- and a little of the not so pretty parts of our journeying towards a deeper sense of self love. Welcome to @thegritsco ✨

Curators & Hosts: 
Julian (IG: @everything__ju), Earl (IG: @earlmartinlcsw), Tadean (@tadeanp_)

Guests: 
Travis (@_thet), Courtney (IG: @itscourts_court; @ourboyjoy), Shelton (IG: sheltonyounglcsw)

Special support from: Lee & Alfred 

26 Affirmations for Boys of Color link:
https://www.earlmartinlcsw.com/affirmation-cards/26-affirmation-cards-for-boys-of-color

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- Jennie Mae's Southern Cuisine
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- Mesha's Sweet Treats- https://www.meshassweettreats.com
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