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Nov 17, 2025 1 hr 15 min

Surviving Abuse While Discovering I Was Gay

from The Decision Podcast Hosted by The Decision Podcast

In today’s episode of The Decision Podcast, Sebastien Gaudin opens up about his journey as a gay Black man navigating identity, family, sexuality, trauma, love, and success, all while living in one of the most talked-about cities in America: Atlanta.Sebastien shares what it was like growing up gay in a Black family, surviving childhood sexual abuse, leaving home at 18, finding himself in different cities, and eventually building a life, career and marriage he never imagined.We talk about:• The stigmas around being gay in Atlanta• What people get wrong about “DL culture”• Growing up gay in a Black household• The impact of childhood sexual abuse• Healing, therapy, and choosing your truth• Leaving home at 18 and starting over• Navigating love, heartbreak, and reconciling with his husband• Working with celebrities like Gabrielle Union & 2 Chainz• Why queer Black men deserve joy, not just trauma narrativesSebastien’s story is emotional, layered, and full of the honesty so many people are afraid to share. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, acceptance, sexuality, or healing, this episode is for you.🎙️ The Decision Podcast by Toni Bryanne TV📍 New episodes every week: subscribe for real, raw, life-changing stories.🎧 Listen here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/the-decision-podcast/id1803953293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ygEkVqsCAVHexVIXFymSq💬 Want to be a guest on The Decision Podcast?Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKLo-JvML8RO__QnYJsIcdLbdJWb9vfFIa_zgDClYuk-IBKg/viewform?usp=header✨ Stay Connected:https://www.linktr.ee/tonibryanne#SurvivorStory #TheDecisionPodcast #ToxicLove #EmotionalHealing #PodcastInterview #LeavingHim #RealStories #TheDecisionPodcast #TheDecisionPodcast #LGBTQ #GayBlackMan #Atlanta #Storytime #TraumaHealing #ComingOut #BlackCommunity #Podcast #LGBTQ #GayBlackMan #Atlanta #Storytime #TraumaHealing #ComingOut #BlackCommunity #Podcast

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