Episode 168: Kindness Is Moving Forward Together—Helping others embrace their LGBTQ+ identity with pride and self love.  

Stef Vachon joins Anitha to talk about his life growing up in Montreal, Canada in the 1970’s as a young boy who loved to figure skate and the trauma that followed.

Stef shares how the bullying and hate he endured as a child forced him to stop doing what he loved—skating, but he also shares how, with the help of his son, he has returned to the ice and reclaimed his joy.

Stef talks about creating his podcast TOGETHER MOVING FORWARD in hopes that others would not have to go through all the struggles he faced.

An episode about healing, self love and giving back to your community.

To follow Stef and his podcast check out the following links:

Together Moving Forward  Website

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As a thank you to Stef for sharing his story, Anitha donated to Refugio Animal Holbox, an animal rescue in Mexico. This shelter rescues, advocates and cares for animals by sterilizing them and educating the people in the community. To learn more about this rescue, check out their website:

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