“I try to bring some light” – dependency and recovery as a small-town gay with guest Karl Dulitz [S1E11]
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CN: discussion of substance use, alcohol dependency, and recovery; experiences with homophobia.
Elle’s long-time friend Karl Dulitz joins the ‘cast this episode to dig into some tender topics. In between the musings about getting old, Karl offers a candid account of his journey through alcohol dependency and the frustrations of accessing treatment, leaning into creative practices for mental and emotional health, and using his voice to uplift others.
This episode discusses some challenging material and may be triggering for some listeners. Please exercise care when listening to this episode, and access the shownotes for a list of resources.
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Guest Spotlight: Karl Dulitz
Karl Dulitz is a 37 1/2 year old gay man who works retail by day, and explores creative endeavors in his spare time. His hobbies include astronomy, fiber arts (knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery), and visual arts of all forms.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/kargodoodle
Episode Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: National Helpline and online treatment locator is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service
The Trevor Project provides 24/7 support to LGBTQ+ young people, in both crisis service and ongoing support availability.
Family Acceptance Project is a 20+ year ongoing research project into the impact of families and communities on the outcomes of LGBTQ+ youth. Their website has a wealth of research-based, culturally sensitive resources for families and caregivers of LGBTQ+ young people.
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