Bonus: A Complicated Love Story

Bonus: A Complicated Love Story

Bonus: A Complicated Love Story

Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive - February 14, 2023 - 13:55

Wait, THAT Harvey? When activist Craig Rodwell told Eric in 1989 who his first serious boyfriend had been, Eric was stunned. In our special Valentine’s Day episode, hear how love unfolded—and unraveled—for two of our movement’s titans.This episode discusses a suicide attempt. If you’re having thoughts of suicide, please contact your country’s suicide prevention hotline. In the U.S., that’s the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which you can call or text toll-free at 988. Visit our episode webpage for the episode transcript and for links to background information, archival photos, and other resources.For exclusive Making Gay History bonus content, join our Patreon community.———

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