#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc

#734 School Pressure, Being Gay & Boundaries: Jon-Luc

Paul’s support group friend, Jon Luc, opens up about the ways that school took an incredible mental toll on his life and how being gay in this world has also created challenges. He shares his struggles with addiction, his love for his support group, and how he’s learned to set boundaries in his relationships.


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