This Is Actually Happening 394: What if a devastating truth only deepened the mystery? [Rebroadcast Ep250]
Jan 8, 2026
In this compelling narrative, an anonymous storyteller shares a profound journey of growing up Black and queer in the South. He recalls the challenges of childhood bullying, discovering his identity, and finding solace in the arts. The podcast dives into the heartbreak of losing his husband to a sudden death, uncovering hidden truths that complicate his grieving process. It explores themes of love, loss, and the search for closure in a life that was beautifully complex yet marred by secrets.
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Art School As Salvation
- A fine arts magnet school rescued Anonymous from bullying and gave him a community where he fit in.
- There he found friends, acceptance, and a path into the arts that shaped his identity.
Turning Point: AA And Sobriety
- Anonymous reached rock bottom with binge drinking and attended an AA meeting after a blackout-driving scare.
- That meeting marked the start of his sobriety journey, which he maintained for 30 years.
The Night Everything Stopped
- Anonymous describes the night his husband didn't come home and a police officer informed him his husband had died.
- He learned his husband died after sniffing inhalants and being taken to the medical examiner for an autopsy.
