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From drug smuggling and opium dens to marching in the first-ever Mardi Gras—Kate's coming out

Kate Rowe's life has been full of wild adventures and hard living. But when she found sobriety, Kate discovered something big about herself. CW: This story contains discussion of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and some strong language. Please take care when listening.Ever ...  Show more

I was a teenage military officer in the War on Terror. Then I had to make a new life for myself

Aaron Tait was 18 when he was deployed after September 11. His dad's guidance had set Aaron up with the grit he would need as a military officer, but it took him many years to forgive himself for his role in the war.Aaron comes from a long line of Navy men, and all through his ch ...  Show more

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