In this special 3 part episode, you’ll hear Kathleen and her eldest Remi covering the topics of addiction, recovery, repression and gender identity in a moving and raw conversation.
It is based around their own personal experiences of the last few years - a family supporting each other through a time of change and heartache towards hope, discovery and joy.
Please note, this conversation could be triggering for some listeners and contains themes of suicide, self harm, drug & alcohol abuse, depression and gender dysphoria.
Music and editing by Remi. More information about Kathleen at www.kathleenkettles.com
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The book Kathleen mentions in the episode is ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Being a Trans Ally’ by Christy Whittlesey
https://amzn.eu/d/3Vg7HwA
If you have been affected by the topics in this episode, you can find more support from the following organisations:
Addiction
AA
helpline 0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymouse.org.uk
NA
helpline 0300 999 1212
www.ukna.org
NHS (UK)
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/
Mental Health
Mind - the mental health charity (UK)
https://www.mind.org.uk/
MindOut - mental health charity run by and for LGBTQIA2+ people www.mindout.org.uk (UK)
Gender
Spectra (London)
https://spectra-london.org.uk/trans-services/
Gendered intelligence (London)- counselling directory, resources, training
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
Scottish Trans Alliance: community action, resources, training
www.scottishtrans.org
LGBTQIA2+
Stonewall - resources, advice, signposting, community, campaigning www.stonewall.org
MindOut - mental health charity run by and for LGBTQIA2+ people www.mindout.org.uk