We are back! Always more trauma, I am talking with Dahlia Belle in this episode, and what a joy she is! We set off trying to talk about PTSD and we do touch on that but mostly we talk about gayness so it was obvious to me that this should be our pride episode. Although we are light-hearted we talk about homophobia, suicide, and drug misuse, if this is something you struggle with please take that into consideration when listening. I feel we handle it all well and never intend to insult and it is our trauma and we are comedians!
Links if you need them
supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide/
each.education/homophobic-transphobic-helpline
mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/
MX. DAHLIA BELLE is a writer, comedian, sometimes model, and accidental activist based in Portland, OR. She has been a frequent contributor to The Portland Mercury, repeat guest on NPR's Think Out Loud, and local news outlets speaking on a variety of issues affecting Black, Queer, and neurodivergent communities. She has performed at Portland Queer Comedy Festival, NW Black Comedy Festival, All Jane Comedy Festival, and HaHa Harvest Fest.
"A person and comedian that shares insight like a Swiss Army knife - different tools to extract sharpness, softness, vulnerability, hope and wicked wit." - Brittany Birrer (comedian)
"Don't ever miss a chance to see Dahlia on stage! She is hilarious, witty, smart, and a little ignorant." - Courtenay Collins (Dirty Angel Entertainment)