Hatred and Healing- Dayton, Ohio

In this episode of Story Swap, we visit Dayton, Ohio and collaborate with LORE Storytelling to explore stories rooted in hatred, vulnerability, and healing. Host Jackie Andrews sits down with LORE founder Bridget Flaherty to discuss how storytelling education helps people reclaim their voices and tell difficult truths from the stage. The episode features two unforgettable live stories. Scott Ley shares a deeply personal journey of coming out, finding love, and navigating public acts of hate while choosing courage and pride. Dar reflects on her childhood as a Sikh immigrant in post‑9/11 America, tracing the long emotional arc from racism and isolation to activism, burnout, and the creation of healing spaces for others. Recorded live, these stories put a human face on hatred and remind us why storytelling matters—not only to bear witness, but to heal.