For this episode I am joined by my cousin Lucas. We recorded from the beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island - the site of a long time tradition in my mom's family. As kids, this was our best time to hang out since Lucas is from Seekonk, MA and I was raised in the DC area. As adults, all 7 cousins are continuing the tradition! Lucas and I reflected on the similarities and differences in our upbringing. While mine was heavily influenced by socioeconomic, racial and cultural diversity, his was a stark opposite - mostly white, Christian and hetero-normative. We talk through how this and his familial makeup impacted his journey to self discovery and coming out as a gay man. We talk about autism, "turning in a piece of privilege", being openly gay in pubic, patriarchy and Lucas' current study of Peruvian shamanism.
Book Recommendation:
Jen Sincero - You Are a Badass
Song Lucas is Rocking To:
Senses Fail - Hell is in Your Head
Contact:
Lucas: Facebook: Lucasccshaman, lucasccshaman@gmail.com
@realdadult