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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 1H 3M

"I can't counsel someone who's dead": the line that stopped him

from Wildly Appropriate w/ Krissy Marsh · host Krissy Marsh

He knew at five. He came out at nineteen. And he carried his passport everywhere so he could run.This is a coming out story without the movie ending. Kyle, who produces this show, sits down with Krissy and tells the truth about those years. A secret boyfriend for five years. No one to follow. And the one therapist line that turned it around.What you'll get:• Why "I'm sad" was the only thing he could say• The Pinterest board that became a cry for help• What his mum, dad and nan actually saidChapters:(00:00) Kyle on the couch(01:06) Knowing in Catholic Ireland(02:24) Pretending and Britney(05:07) The secret boyfriend(11:04) Stuck and suicidal(13:33) Carrying his passport(16:04) Texting a friend(17:41) An eight week wait(19:26) The Pinterest board(28:41) The therapist's line(32:56) Telling his mum(42:23) Telling nan and granddad(50:13) Not their fault(56:03) Honest with yourself(01:01:13) You are still youIf this one sits heavy, please talk to someone you trust or a crisis line. Lifeline Australia is 13 11 14. This is a conversation, not professional advice.Save your dilemma for the inbox. DM the show and Krissy might cover it.Follow:Newsletter: https://wildlyappropriate.substack.com/Instagram: @wildlyappropriatepodcast (https://www.instagram.com/wildlyappropriatepodcast)TikTok: @wildlyappropriate (https://www.tiktok.com/@wildlyappropriate)YouTube: @WildlyAppropriate (https://www.youtube.com/@WildlyAppropriate?sub_confirmation=1)Krissy on Instagram: @realkrissymarsh (https://www.instagram.com/realkrissymarsh)Krissy on TikTok: @realkrissymarsh (https://www.tiktok.com/@realkrissymarsh)Listen:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/wildly-appropriate-w-krissy-marsh/id1790057838Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1TIH5sHckXXmnh8qjMb43SProduced by Dreamers Mediawww.dreamersmedia.co

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