From Otherness to Brotherness: Augustine's Story of Adult Adoption

In this episode of the Heard Storytelling podcast, we're joined by Augustine, who shares his powerful journey of self-acceptance and creating an inclusive space. Augustine's story was initially recorded as part of our Proud Manchester exhibition and revolves around the profound idea of "otherness becoming brotherness" and championing the beauty of humanity.We explore key themes including belonging, the impact of being adopted as an adult and his experiences as a black, gay, Christian individual in the church.We also discuss the tendency of marginalised communities to sometimes marginalise others and delve into Augustine's powerful phrase, "this otherness becomes brotherness."Join us for this inspiring episode as we explore Augustine's journey of self-discovery and the importance of acceptance and inclusivity.This episode was hosted by Colette Burroughs-Rose and Caroline Dyer. Production was expertly handled by Big Tent Media https://www.instagram.com/bigtent.media/ Artwork was lovingly crafted by Ben Vulliamy. Heard Storytelling is a spoken stories company that creates positive change. Further info on our work can be found at https://www.heardstorytelling.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/heardstorytelling/ Special thanks to our storyteller Augustine.If this story has moved you, please reach out. Follow this link https://shorturl.at/ITY02  to our Google Form to send a message to Augustine or to share your personal story with us. Your words could offer support, inspire change, or even be featured in a future episode. Join the conversation and be part of our storytelling community.Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of the Heard Storytelling team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.