Greg was married to his best friend, Anna, for 6 years. He loved and respected her. So the night he told her he was gay was painful because he knew how much he was hurting her. In the ten months since then, Greg has looked hard at his depression and addiction, two things that held him back from admitting his sexuality. This is part 2 of a story about one couple’s divorce. Listen to part 1 of this episode, “Everything, All Of You…”

If you need support for addiction, check out these resources:

• Ben’s Friends– a support group for people in the food and beverage industry
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• SAMHSA– a hotline that can connect you to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts (or love someone who does):

• Text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor any time of day. 
• If you feel unsafe right now, text or call 988 or use the chat function at 988lifeline.org
• If you need help figuring out HOW to tell someone that you’re having suicidal thoughts, here are some prompts. 
• If you suspect someone in your life is having suicidal thoughts, here are some questions you can ask them. 
• Read the CDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource for Action.
• If you’re struggling with depression, know some of the tools that can help lift you out of a hard time. 

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We’re going on tour! Happyish Holidays is a “Terrible, Thanks for Asking “ tradition for everyone who has a complicated relationship with the “most wonderful time of the year.” Our live podcast shows bring together a blend of audio, video, and in-person holiday magic. Games! Jokes! Tragicomic stories of holidays gone wrong! Gifts! Dust off your sequins … your ugly sweaters … your cozy socks … and join us!

November 28th | Boston, MA | Wilbur Theatre

November 29th | Washington, DC | 9:30 Club

November 30th | Philadelphia, PA | World Cafe Live

December 1st | Brooklyn, NY | Bell House

December 4th| Dallas, TX | Texas Theatre

December 5th | Chicago, IL | Park West

?December 7th | Minneapolis, MN | Parkway Theatre

December 8th | Minneapolis, MN | Parkway Theatre- Sold Out!!

December 12th | Portland, OR | Aladdin Theatre

December 13th | Seattle, WA | Neptune Theatre

December 14th | Los Angeles, CA | Lodge Room

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