Episode Seven - 'Can We Choose Our Family?'

This week, with Christmas fast approaching, Alex and Shivani are delving into a topic which is on everyone's minds at the moment: family. With some families still rejecting their children because of their sexuality or gender identity, and the LGBTQ+ community experiencing disproportionately high rates of homelessness, Christmas can be a tough time for many...

They'll hear from activist Matt Mahmood-Ogston about having to leave home to live in London with his fiancee Naz, DJ and drag queen Jodie Harsh on her relationship with her father, Tim Sigsworth, chief executive of AKT, on the incredible work that they do, and finally from journalist Mishti Ali, and frontman of The Feeling Dan Gillespie-Sells on the idea of chosen family...

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

AKT also provide specialist help for young LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 living in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment. You can find more information and make an online referral at akt.org.uk. Remember, if you are in immediate danger, always call 999.

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