I'm so glad to be back behind the mic! I'm glad you're joining us again, and I hope you'll enjoy this newest season. With the theme "Family", we're going to explore many aspects of family from various viewpoints and about several different types of family. Adopted, step, chosen- there are many kinds of family, and we all must learn to navigate our way in them.

I've also launched my overarching project, CounterStory Media, which exists to audit the existing narrative and amplify the stories of those who have traditionally been silenced or shunned.

You can support the project on Patreon here: patreon.com/counterstorymedia

You can support the project on Substack here: counterstorymedia.substack.com

Under the umbrella of CounterStory Media, we have several existing projects:

The Light at the Other Side- podcast and written word that is more general stories about life beyond trauma

Adoptere- written word from the exclusive perspective of adoptees and birth mothers.

Served- written word from the exclusive perspective of US military veterans

Deconstructing Dogma- written word from those exploring their spiritual journey during or after leaving an organized religion

New: Our Appalachian Spirit: an upcoming charity anthology sharing the works of Appalachian authors, poets, and artists.

Thank you so much for joining me, and I hope you enjoy this season of The Light at the Other Side.

~m