Along the Gravel Road Podcast
Welcome to the Along the Gravel Road Podcast where we’re changing the conversation around mental health. As a You Aren’t Alone Project non-profit initiative, the goal of the podcast is to provide a safe platform for people to share their stories and give others a sense of hope and connection.
With guests ranging from individuals who are open and willing to share their own mental health journeys to mental health professionals to share expertise and advice.
Trigger warning: Some topics discussed in these episodes may be difficult for listeners to hear. If you are feeling triggered by a topic, we encourage you to listen when you are in a better space, or with someone you trust.
Unless otherwise stated, topics discussed are based on personal experiences, not professional advice, and should not be considered an alternative to seeking support from a mental health professional when needed. Additional resources will be provided in the show notes of each episode.
Along the Gravel Road Podcast
My Journey To Self-Acceptance with Juniper Cassaway
In this episode, Juniper Cassaway shares their journey with depression, strained family relationships, religious trauma, therapy & stigma in the Black community, and working toward overcoming and healing from other people’s perception of them vs who they know themselves to be. While it isn’t an easy journey moving through a world that’s determined to misunderstand, Juniper wants anyone coming out as queer/trans to know that the freedom that comes on the other side of continuing through, despite those who say otherwise, is unmatched.
Juniper Cassaway (they/them) is a Black, fat, Autistic, non-binary trans individual from Houston, TX currently residing in Baton Rouge, LA. Juniper is a poet, playwright, small business owner, and American Sign Language interpreter. As someone who is neurodivergent, genderqueer, & living with multiple mental illnesses, there are many aspects of life that are challenging. But having found their own path amongst all of these struggles, Juniper is determined to continue to advocate for marginalized communities.
Learn more about Juniper
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