Darren Graham (@therealdarrengraham), a single gay dad by choice and content creator, shares his beautiful and powerful journey to fatherhood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren opens up to host Jaimie Kelton about his path through trauma, coming into his queerness, and eventually adopting his son as a solo parent. He also shares how parenting has become a space of healing and intention, and why he never "came out"βhe simply confirmed who he was all along. This episode is a celebration of resilience, chosen family, and the many ways queer folks build home.
ποΈΒ "I didnβt come out. I just confirmed who Iβve been all along." - Darren Graham
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π³οΈβπ About the Guest(s)π³οΈβπ
Darren Graham is a single gay dad by choice, content creator, and fierce advocate for queer families. His candid and joyful posts on social media (@therealdarrengraham) have resonated with thousands, and he uses his platform to highlight the beauty and realities of intentional parenthood. Originally from St. Vincent, Darren now lives in the U.S. with his young son.
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