Courage Episode 4: Coming Out—Fighting Stigmas of Epilepsy and Homosexuality
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Вміст надано Brenda Snow. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Brenda Snow або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Imagine waking up in the hospital after a violent seizure; the fear, the uncertainty, the feeling of helplessness. This was Rick's reality. In 1991, doctors diagnosed him with epilepsy. Rick was starting college and had big dreams, but the diagnosis with this hidden disability put his life and aspirations on hold. Rick was forced to move back home, as his seizures made life uncertain. On his first gay date he disclosed he had epilepsy—and has never seen his date again. Join Brenda as she takes a glimpse into Rick's life and how he learned to accept, not only his epilepsy, but also his sexuality.
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