Kathleen & Remi - Special Episode

In this special 3 part episode, you’ll hear Kathleen and her eldest Remi covering the topics of addiction, recovery, repression and gender identity in a moving and raw conversation. It is based around their own personal experiences of the last few years - a family supporting each other through a time of change and heartache towards hope, discovery and joy. Please note, this conversation could be triggering for some listeners and contains themes of suicide, self harm, drug & alcohol abuse, depression and gender dysphoria. Music and editing by Remi. More information about Kathleen at www.kathleenkettles.com ________________________ The book Kathleen mentions in the episode is ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Being a Trans Ally’ by Christy Whittlesey https://amzn.eu/d/3Vg7HwA If you have been affected by the topics in this episode, you can find more support from the following organisations: Addiction AA helpline 0800 9177 650 www.alcoholics-anonymouse.org.uk NA helpline 0300 999 1212 www.ukna.org NHS (UK) https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/ Mental Health Mind - the mental health charity (UK) https://www.mind.org.uk/ MindOut - mental health charity run by and for LGBTQIA2+ people www.mindout.org.uk (UK) Gender Spectra (London) https://spectra-london.org.uk/trans-services/ Gendered intelligence (London)- counselling directory, resources, training https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ Scottish Trans Alliance: community action, resources, training www.scottishtrans.org LGBTQIA2+ Stonewall - resources, advice, signposting, community, campaigning www.stonewall.org MindOut - mental health charity run by and for LGBTQIA2+ people www.mindout.org.uk