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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 31 MIN

Finding Her Voice: A Lesbian Poet’s Journey

from Coming Out Stories · host What Goes On Media

We talk with Manchester-based poet Amy about growing up without queer role models, first love with a best friend, and learning to claim “lesbian” with joy. The chat ends with her live poem about a double coming out in Wetherspoons.• childhood in Grimsby with little queer visibility• legacy of Section 28 shaping silent classrooms• first crushes, confusion, and a secret relationship• telling mum and dad in small, human moments• TV and history as lifelines for representation• reclaiming lesbian and standing with trans siblings• haircut, visibility, and letting beauty be ours• poetry from slam urgency to crafted page work• practical advice on safety, timing, and community• live reading: Coming Out In WetherspoonsFollow Amy on Instagram HEREPresented by Emma GoswellProduced by Sam WalkerWe'd love to hear YOUR story.  Please get in touch www.comingoutstoriespodcast.com or find us on twitter @ComeOutStories and on Instagram @ComingOutStoriesPodWe have a book!  Coming Out Stories is available at all major shops now! JKP.com | Queerlit |  Waterstones |  AmazonComing Out Stories is a What Goes On Media Production

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We talk with Manchester-based poet Amy about growing up without queer role models, first love with a best friend, and learning to claim “lesbian” with joy. The chat ends with her live poem about a double coming out in Wetherspoons. • childhood in Grimsby with little queer visibility • legacy of Section 28 shaping silent classrooms • first crushes, confusion, and a secret relationship • telling mum and dad in small, human moments • TV and history as lifelines for representation • reclaiming l...

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