Leonardo Juarez and DeAndra Edwards
Recorded
December 9, 2023
Archived
December 9, 2023
42:17 minutes
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Id:
mby023368
Description
Friends Leonardo Juarez (31) and DeAndra Edwards (30) discuss their relationship to LGBTQ+ identity, the idea of "coming out," and finding queer community.Subject Log / Time Code
Leonardo Juarez (LJ) asks DeAndra Edwards (DE) how she would like to be remembered.
DE asks LJ how he would like to be remembered.
LJ asks DE how she has been feeling about life lately.
LJ talks about the importance of slowing down in life.
LJ discusses the pressure often placed on eldest children in a family.
DE asks LJ about one of his most difficult memories in life.
DE shares her own journey with sexual orientation and gender expression.
LJ talks about the process of coming to terms with his sexuality and gender identity.
LJ reflects on transgender identity and community.
DE shares memories of her cousin who came out as transgender.
DE reflects on the role of religion in her family.
DE talks about first meeting LJ and her thoughts on traditional ideas of masculinity.
LJ asks DE about difficult things she has had to overcome.
The two reflect on what queer community and joy looks like for them.
Participants
- Leonardo Juarez
- DeAndra Edwards