Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme

Discovering Our Scars

Steph & Beth

  • Should We Talk About Politics?

Should We Talk About Politics?

Friday 6th March 2020

Steph and Beth discuss politics, finding common ground despite differing views, and offer tips for respectful political conversations.
47 minutes
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
Informative
Empowering

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Discovering Our Scars
Author:
Stephanie Kostopoulos & Beth Demme
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Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Recovery from Trauma
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