Family Dynamics and Growing Up Queer in the South
Join hosts Sharon and Désirée as they dive into the complexities of family dynamics and growing up queer in the South. In this episode, they share personal stories about their upbringing, exploring how their families viewed queerness through the lens of religion and cultural backgrounds. Désirée opens up about her childhood in Savannah, Georgia, while Sharon discusses her experience as an only child of immigrant parents. They also touch on the impact of religious conversions in their families and the unique challenges they faced coming out. With humor and heartfelt moments, this episode offers a candid look at the intersection of family, culture, and identity.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Désirée's Childhood in Savannah
02:30 Sharon's Experience as an Only Child
05:20 Family Reactions to Queerness
10:15 The Success Perm and Cultural Beauty Standards
15:00 Religious Conversions: Christianity to Judaism
22:10 Sharon's Family Conversion from Buddhism to Christianity
30:00 Désirée's Journey in Synagogue
35:45 Coming Out Stories
45:00 The Impact of Religious Beliefs on Queer Identity
55:00 Conclusion and Listener Stories
From the Episode:
- Girls in the Night - https://twitter.com/girlsinthenight
- "Success Perm" from Fresh Off the Boat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB2cOftvqSM
- The Uncanny Counter (Netflix Series) - "Noodle shop employees by day and demon hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans." https://www.netflix.com/title/81323551
- "For many years, I think 28 years now, we've had a St. Patrick's celebration. We call it the Shamrock Festival and Oyster Roast, which allows the LGBT community here in Savannah and in Coastal Georgia to gather and celebrate St. Patrick's Day," said Chairman of First City Network, Billy Wooten. -
- https://www.wtoc.com/story/28525445/shamrock-festival-and-oyster-roast/
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