Hart to Harts

Hart to Harts

Hart to Harts

  • What part of yourself did you use to hide?

What part of yourself did you use to hide?

Monday 14th June 2021

Jeff's journey of self-acceptance and courage in embracing his love for high heels on 'Hart to Harts'. Listen to his inspiring story.
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Jeff's High Heels: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Courage

I just don't want to have to be a different person if I go back to visit friends and family back like in the Kentucky area. And so yeah, that's something about me that I hide.
Imagine having a passion that you felt you had to hide from everyone around you. That's exactly what Jeff experienced with his love for high heels. For years, he kept this part of himself hidden, afraid of judgment from family, friends, and his community. In this episode of 'Hart to Harts', Jeff opens up about his journey to self-acceptance and the courage it took to finally embrace his true self.
Growing up, Jeff was caught between two worlds: an open-minded city and a conservative church community. While the city was accepting of the LGBTQ+ community, the church was not. This duality made Jeff fearful of revealing his love for high heels, worried he would be ostracized and gossiped about. The fear of rejection kept him from being true to himself for many years. It wasn't until Jeff and his wife moved to California that things began to change.
In California, he found a more accepting environment and support from the LGBTQ+ community. Two friends, Ryan and Alex, played a significant role in helping Jeff feel comfortable in his own skin. Their acceptance and encouragement were crucial in Jeff's journey to stop hiding and start embracing his love for high heels. Jeff's story is one of bravery, self-acceptance, and the transformative power of community support.
By sharing his experience on 'Hart to Harts', Jeff hopes to inspire others to embrace their unique selves and find acceptance in unexpected places. His journey reminds us that it's okay to be different and that we should never let the fear of rejection keep us from being who we truly are.