"I think I'm gay but I don't know how to tell my conservative mother"

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Shaun* (*name changed to protect listener's identity) is a young man in his early 20's and he is experiencing a great inner struggle. He has written to Stacey and J Sbu with the hope of finding some much-needed advice.

Shaun is finding it hard to hide a certain part of his life from his mother. The two of them are extremely close but she is also conservative and religious. He is very aware of her thoughts on homosexuality and he's scared to open up to her.

Take a listen as Shaun shares his story in his own words.
11 Aug 2021 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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