Episode Six: Victoria Boateng and Rose Chord

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Send us Fan MailThis episode highlights two storytellers from “Hands Up Forgiveness,” performed live in March 2025 at Northeastern Illinois University. This performance shared real-life experiences that reveal the transformative power of compassion, wisdom, and kindness in the face of pain and betrayal. Featured Stories“My Rhythm My Way” - Victoria Boateng shares powerful story of a woman on the autism spectrum who finds her voice through music. From early silence and bullying to self-acceptance and triumph as a djembe drummer, she shows how art, resilience, and community can transform struggle into strength.“Say Grace” - Rose Chord shares a raw journey from growing up in a rigid, religious family to claiming her identity as a queer woman and finding healing through chosen family. Her story explores grace, anger, self-acceptance, and the courage to walk away from those who could not love her fully.Support the show

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