Sam Webster (they/them)

In this episode, we interview Sam Webster. Some topics we cover include:The idea of putting yourself under "self-conversion therapy"How coming to terms with being nonbinary and becoming a single parent helped change their view of gender roles and parentingAnd they share some of their beautiful poetrySam was born and raised Mormon in Utah. Following the typical religious prescribed path and gender roles, they married young and had kids. Religious trauma separated their family from the Mormon church a short time before Sam decided stop living in shame of “same sex attraction," love themselves as they were, go through a divorce, and with lots of therapy, learn to come to a place of acceptance and understanding surrounding their gender identity. Sam is a non-binary parent, writer and student (still) living in Utah with their three amazing kids. They are currently going to SUU and preparing to move to Cedar City to continue their education. They believe in conscious parenting without shame, and that healing is a choice of action.For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.