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    Shawn Smith's involvement in an emerging gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay Rights Movement began to coalesce in the mid-70's across America.

    Shawn Smith's involvement in an emerging gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay R…

    FromBecoming Wilkinson

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    Shawn Smith's involvement in an emerging gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay R…

    FromBecoming Wilkinson

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    Length:
    40 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 4, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Shawn Smith shares his stories of coming out in the rural midwest.His involvement in an emerging Gay college campus organization began a path of LGBT activism, advocacy, and community-building as the Gay Rights Movement began to coalesce in the mid-70's across America. Lured by the freedom and anonymity of big city life, Shawn shares his adventures along the road to freedom of sexual expression.A writer and storyteller by trade, he's now quasi-retired and slacking poolside: A dirty old man enjoying the free and Fabulously Gay life that Palm Springs has to offer.Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2022Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com
    Released:
    Jan 4, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    This is a story of my journey from married man with three sons, involved in ministry in the NW, to my current life as a gay man in Palm Springs, CA. I weave in interesting interviews with amazing people whom I've met along the way. Life is fascinating, it's a gift and it's always leading me down new roads to explore! It's stunning for me to look back on my adult life and to see the changes that have taken place- from a closed minded, judgmental, very unhappy man to the energized, open minded, hopeful, loving man I am becoming today. The Universe always continues to send me just the right people at just the right time to open up a new door in my mind. I've learned so much from these souls. Join me as I have conversations with these fascinating people and share this journey with you.