Best Yale Divinity School Podcasts (2025)

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Tiffany E. Barber - Department of Art History, University of California, Los Angeles 58:09

20h ago58:09

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Seulghee Lee - Departments of English and African American Studies, University of South Carolina 46:11

4d ago46:11

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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🌈 Understanding Coming Out in Adulthood 44:35

5d ago44:35

44:35

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" is a comprehensive course for lesbian couples who are seeking to build a better relationship. Designed by lesbian psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Robin Sesan, this course is ideal for any lesbian couple who finds themselves stuck in a rut, desires connection, and wants to build…

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Jimmy Butts - Department of History, Trinity University 1:04:15

6d ago1:04:15

1:04:15

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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J.T. Roane - Department of Geography, Rutgers University 45:18

8d ago45:18

45:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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What We Lost from Early Christianity with Dean Andrew McGowan 23:03

9d ago23:03

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Andrew McGowan, Dean of Berkeley Divinity School and Professor at Yale Divinity School, discusses the origins of today’s Christian practices, which Christian rituals were lost over the centuries, and why the famous biblical story of Abraham and Isaac is about trust, not sacrifice.By Yale Divinity School

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60: Tell Me About Your Spiritual Side with Adrian Dannhauser 44:30

9d ago44:30

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In this special summer episode, Brandon Nappi interviews The Rev’d Adrian Dannhauser, Rector of Church of the Incarnation in New York City and author of Ask Me for a Blessing (You Know You Need One). Adrian and Brandon dive into spiritual call and spiritual practice—from silent retreats to evangelism to the spiritual courage it takes to pray for ot…

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Aria Halliday - Departments of Gender and Women's Studies and African American and Africana Studies, University of Kentucky 40:41

11d ago40:41

40:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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🍵"No Tea, No Shade" – Tennessee Drag Queen Kennedy Ann Scott's Lessons of Acceptance 59:43

12d ago59:43

59:43

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" Learn more and register at https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/ Authentically Us is an online peer support community for late-blooming women who love women. Learn more about Authentically Us at https://annemariezanzal.com/ This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host An…

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Wylin Wilson - Divinity School, Duke University 1:10:19

13d ago1:10:19

1:10:19

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Tracie Canada - Departments of Cultural Anthropology and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, Duke University 1:07:24

15d ago1:07:24

1:07:24

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Judith Weisenfeld - Department of Religion, Princeton University 51:56

18d ago51:56

51:56

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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🤔How Can Lesbian Couples Build Secure Bonds? 1:06:23

19d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

"Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" is a comprehensive course for lesbian couples who are seeking to build a better relationship. Designed by lesbian psychologist and couples therapist, Dr. Robin Sesan, this course is ideal for any lesbian couple who finds themselves stuck in a rut, desires connection, and wants to build…

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Patrice D. Douglass - Department of Gender and Women's Studies, University of California, Berkeley 1:01:15

20d ago1:01:15

1:01:15

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Brian Kwoba - Department of History, University of Memphis 47:46

22d ago47:46

47:46

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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59: High School Theater to Church Governance with Molly James 50:48

23d ago50:48

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What do church mission, governance, and high school theater have in common? Brandon and Hannah talk with The Rev’d Molly James, PhD., Interim Executive Officer at The Episcopal Church and Berkeley Divinity at Yale alum (’05), about the ways Church mission and institutional governance weave together to strengthen the work of The Episcopal Church. Li…

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Sheena C. Howard - Department of Communication and Journalism, Rider University 41:32

25d ago41:32

41:32

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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What No One Tells You About Divorce (But We Will) - 8 Pieces of Crucial Information You Need to Know 44:37

26d ago44:37

44:37

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman - Department of English, Coppin State University 51:55

27d ago51:55

51:55

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Robin Bernstein - Departments of History and African and African American Studies, Harvard University 55:40

29d ago55:40

55:40

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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🏳️‍⚧️One Person, Two Coming Out Stories! 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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58: The Idolatry of White Nationalism with Jim Wallis 48:32

1M ago48:32

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In this episode, Brandon talks with New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher, and founder of Sojourners, The Rev’d Jim Wallis. Their conversation explores the theological implications of authoritarianism, new frames for understanding church unity, and the difference between optimism and hope. Host: Brandon Nappi Guest: Jim Wal…

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🌈LGBTQ Healing, From the Inside Out! 40:56

1M ago40:56

40:56

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Get Comfortable With Uncertainty! 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Mari Crabtree - African American Studies and History, Emerson College 52:52

2M ago52:52

52:52

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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57: Forecasting the Future with Rachel Hatch 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Futurist and Berkeley Divinity at Yale alum Rachel Hatch (‘08) joins Brandon and Hannah for a conversation about how to look for signals of change within our own parishes and communities as we make thoughtful choices for the future. In this episode, Rachel encourages leaders to cultivate a practice of imagining possibilities and taking steps toward…

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🏳️‍🌈Dive into a Rainbow Romance! 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Carleen Carey - Akoma Leadership Consulting and University of Maryland, Global Campus 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Darius Spearman - Program in Black Studies, San Diego City College 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Leroy F. Moore, Jr. - Krip-Hop Institute and Department of Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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🏳️‍🌈Brian Selznick on Coming Out & Creativity - Part 2 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Lee Hawkins - Author and Journalist 53:09

2M ago53:09

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This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Caring about Species Extinction and Climate Change from a Faith Perspective: An Interview with Ryan Darr 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

Ryan Darr, YDS Assistant Professor of Religion, Ethics, and Environment and an expert on multispecies justice, discusses rapidly accelerating species extinctions, why they matter from an ethical and theological perspective, and why responses to the climate crisis and biodiversity loss requires less individual action and more new kinds of communitie…

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Meredith D. Clark - Hussman School of Journalism, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Katherine McKittrick - Department of Gender Studies and Canada Research Chair in Black Studies, Queen's University 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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🏳️‍🌈Brian Selznick on Coming Out & Creativity - Part 1 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

Wing Women Weekend, October 15-18, 2025, Provincetown, MA - a conference for women/non-binary persons who are new to the LGBTQIA+ community! This conference is all about connection, finding queer community, and having a whole lot of FUN! For the full conference schedule and to sign up, visit https://wingwomenweekend.com/ and use the coupon code PRI…

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Valerie Grim - African American and African Diaspora Studies, Indiana University 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Kaila Story - Departments of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Tamara J. Walker - Department of Africana Studies, Barnard College 40:41

2M ago40:41

40:41

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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🕊️🌈"Healing is an Ongoing Process" 55:08

3M ago55:08

55:08

"Maybe I'm Not Straight" and "When the Catalyst Relationship Ends" are do-at-your-own-pace courses for women who are reconsidering their sexual orientation and overcoming the end of their first lesbian relationship. Accessible, information-packed, and easy to do, these courses represent many years worth of experience working with women who come out…

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Taelore Marsh, Irma McClaurin Black Feminist Archives Archivist, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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Fanon Che Wilkins - Department of History, Pasadena City College 56:05

3M ago56:05

56:05

This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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56: Wonder and Salvation with Hannah Black 57:47

3M ago57:47

57:47

Hannah has news, and you have new friends! Tune in to meet guest hosts Whitney and Misty as they join Brandon in interviewing Hannah for our season finale. Why is Gregory of Nyssa’s take on salvation so different from what Hannah heard in church growing up? Are there risks in the regular ways we talk about Christian salvation? How did feminist theo…

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🌈 "I Don't Believe in Sin Anymore." 56:03

3M ago56:03

56:03

Join Authentically Us, a community and support space for late blooming lesbians! Find us at https://www.annemariezanzal.com Lotus Community Coaching is a 6-month program for women who are reevaluating their sexual identity, coming out as LGBTQIA+, and transitioning from a straight, married life to an independent life. If you're struggling and need …

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Johanna F. Almiron - Scholar and Critic 57:07

3M ago57:07

57:07

This is Brie Gorrell and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Bonnie Thornton Dill - Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, University of Maryland 51:55

3M ago51:55

51:55

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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Eola Lewis Dance and Jennie K. Williams - Kinfolkology Project, Howard University and University of Virginia 57:18

3M ago57:18

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers …

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55: Flexible Leadership with Jeffrey Mello 1:06:33

3M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

The penultimate episode of season 4 is here, and it's with someone we know you'll love, @bishopmello of @episcopal_ct!! Tune in to hear about how Jeff Mello's experience in social work impacts his ministry, how a posture of curiosity and willingness to fail are key, and at the very end, hear all about Bishop Jeff Mello as a person when we play our …

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André Brock, Jr. - School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Institute of Technology 1:17:37

3M ago1:17:37

1:17:37

This is Ashley Newby and you’re listening to The Black Studies podcast, a Mellon grant sponsored series of conversations examining the history of the field. Our conversations engage with a wide range of activists and scholars - senior figures in the field, late doctoral students, and everyone in between, culture workers, and political organizers - …

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🌈 Do I Fit In..? Am I Queer Enough? 38:48

3M ago38:48

38:48

Join Authentically Us, a community and support space for late blooming lesbians! Find us at https://www.annemariezanzal.com Lotus Community Coaching is a 6-month program for women who are reevaluating their sexual identity, coming out as LGBTQIA+, and transitioning from a straight, married life to an independent life. If you're struggling and need …

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