Family Dynamics and Growing Up Queer in the South

Join hosts Sharon and Désirée as they dive into the complexities of family dynamics and growing up queer in the South. In this episode, they share personal stories about their upbringing, exploring how their families viewed queerness through the lens of religion and cultural backgrounds. Désirée opens up about her childhood in Savannah, Georgia, while Sharon discusses her experience as an only child of immigrant parents. They also touch on the impact of religious conversions in their families and the unique challenges they faced coming out. With humor and heartfelt moments, this episode offers a candid look at the intersection of family, culture, and identity.

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00:00 Introduction

00:45 Désirée's Childhood in Savannah

02:30 Sharon's Experience as an Only Child

05:20 Family Reactions to Queerness

10:15 The Success Perm and Cultural Beauty Standards

15:00 Religious Conversions: Christianity to Judaism

22:10 Sharon's Family Conversion from Buddhism to Christianity

30:00 Désirée's Journey in Synagogue

35:45 Coming Out Stories

45:00 The Impact of Religious Beliefs on Queer Identity

55:00 Conclusion and Listener Stories

From the Episode:

• Girls in the Night - https://twitter.com/girlsinthenight
• "Success Perm" from Fresh Off the Boat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB2cOftvqSM
• The Uncanny Counter (Netflix Series) - "Noodle shop employees by day and demon hunters by night, the Counters use special abilities to chase down malevolent spirits that prey on humans." https://www.netflix.com/title/81323551
• "For many years, I think 28 years now, we've had a St. Patrick's celebration. We call it the Shamrock Festival and Oyster Roast, which allows the LGBT community here in Savannah and in Coastal Georgia to gather and celebrate St. Patrick's Day," said Chairman of First City Network, Billy Wooten. -
• https://www.wtoc.com/story/28525445/shamrock-festival-and-oyster-roast/

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