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Proud Voices
This week’s guest, Howard, grew up in a religious family that taught him to hate his queerness. He talks about internalized homophobia, peer pressure to drink in order to fit in, and social anxiety of bars. Howard has been sober for just shy of three...
32:12•16 Dec 2021
Howard's Journey: Battling Internalized Homophobia and Addiction
“I knew that my sexuality had something to do with my drinking...But that doesn't mean that it has to get you through this next chapter.”
Howard's tale on 'Proud Voices' is one of resilience and self-discovery. Growing up in a religious family that condemned his queerness, Howard faced a tumultuous path marked by internalized homophobia and the pressure to drink to fit in. Social anxiety made bars a nightmare, yet he found himself frequenting them in a desperate attempt to belong. Now, just shy of three years sober, Howard reflects on his journey with honesty and courage.
His story sheds light on the deep scars left by a childhood of rejection and the pivotal role of seeking the right support. Howard's experience is a powerful reminder that with the right help and community, overcoming such profound personal battles is possible. Tune in to hear his full story and gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of LGBTQ+ sobriety.
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