Channel: ImFromDriftwood

Category: Nonprofits & Activism

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Description: Angela was kicked out of her family home as a teenager and from there, her life only became more unstable. From a brief period in a group home to an abusive relationship to survival sex work to suicidal ideations, her early life was marked with one struggle after another. Fortunately, she was eventually able to find stability in her life, finish school, graduate from college and make amends with her mother - all the while learning some important life lessons along the way. In this episode, Phil and Alex reflect on Angela’s story and discuss her resiliency, as well as the homelessness pipeline for LGBTQIA+ youth - particularly among Black trans women - and the importance of supportive resources for that vulnerable population. Check out this and other episodes at imfromdriftwood.com/podcast More first-person LGBTQ stories: imfromdriftwood.com I'm From Driftwood on Facebook: facebook.com/ImFromDriftwood I'm From Driftwood on Instagram: instagram.com/imfromdriftwood I'm From Driftwood on Twitter: twitter.com/imfromdriftwood