An Uncomfortable Truth: Children of the Swingers

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Growing up a queer child in the backwoods of Pennsylvania, I was no stranger to secrets. The world I grew up in was intolerant, ignorant, and, at times, violent toward people like me. I kept myself quiet and small, trying not to draw attention to myself or my identity. I dreamed of a day where I could live authentically without fear for my safety and well-being. But the truth was, while also battling with…