Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
Episode 189: Lance L
Episode 189: Lance L
Episode 189: Lance L
Friday 5th September 2014
Lance L, a pansexual war veteran, discusses overcoming trauma, coming out to his homophobic family, and finding healing on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Lance L: From War Veteran to Healing Advocate
It's unfortunate that the term narcissist has kind of become equated with somebody who has narcissistic personality disorder, and it's because I'm not meaning to disparage people who suffer from the personality, just more so the people that are.
Ever wondered what it's like to navigate life as a pansexual Iraqi war veteran with a complicated family history? In this gripping episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', Lance L opens up about his tumultuous upbringing and the road to self-acceptance. Raised by a mother who had a knack for choosing the wrong men and an absent father, Lance faced isolation and shame from an early age. But his story doesn't end there.
He also shares the unique challenges of coming out to a homophobic family and working in toxic environments. Through therapy, community support, and sheer resilience, Lance found ways to heal and even confronted the father who abandoned him. This episode is packed with valuable insights into coping mechanisms, the importance of therapy, and the power of community. As Lance poignantly puts it, 'It's never about your life, it's always about the song'.
Tune in to hear how he broke free from the cycle of abuse and found hope.