Season 3 Episode 6: Diego

About this episode

Diego shares his journey of coming out and finding self-acceptance in the face of societal conventions in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.

En el episodio de hoy, Diego nos comparta las numerosas veces que ha “salido del armario” y su resistencia general a las convenciones sociales en torno a lo gay en el Istmo de Tehuantepec. Diego también nos explica cómo se ha transformado de un joven gay con problemas en la ciudad de Oaxaca a un joven seguro de sí mismo. En general, el viaje de Diego lo ha llevado a un sentimiento de liberación, donde ha aprendido a poner su propia vida en primer lugar y ha encontrado el amor y el apoyo de su familia. In today’s episode, Diego elaborates on the numerous times he has“came-out” and his overall resistance towards the social conventions around queerness in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Diego also pieces together for us how he has transformed from a troubled queer youth in Oaxaca City into a confident young man. Overall, Diego’s journey has brought him to a feeling of liberation, where he has learned to put his own life first, and has found love and support from his family.

People in this episode

Guest: Diego

Topics covered

• coming out
• queerness
• self-acceptance
• family support

Keywords

• LGBTQ+
• identity
• Oaxaca
• liberation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Oaxaca, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Oaxaca City

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