Eli Conroy and Savannah Winchester
Recorded
January 30, 2023
Archived
January 30, 2023
01:29:34
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ddf000615
Description
Eli Conroy (47) speaks with new friend and StoryCorps Facilitator Savannah Winchester (31) about his life and family growing up on the Pine Ridge Reservation and his journey coming out as a gay man and returning home.Subject Log / Time Code
EC talks about growing up moving around on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
EC talks about how the death of his father was a transformational moment for him.
EC talks about the moment when he began to stand up against homophobia.
EC talks about the sacred position of two spirit people on the Reservation.
EC talk about deciding to return home.
EC talks about his parents being his biggest teachers in his life.
TRACK TWO BREAK
EC talks about inheriting patience from both of his parents.
EC describes a sweet exchange he had with his niece, telling her there were giants in the clouds.
EC talks about being drawn to Lakota spirituality after going to a Sundance with his sister.
EC talks about caring for his mother when she was dying.
EC talks about being proud of his relationship with his family.
Participants
- Eli Conroy
- Savannah Winchester