Previously, we’ve discussed how growing up gay in a world that often misunderstood or rejected us can leave deep emotional scars. In adulthood, these wounds may show up as shame, fear of intimacy, self-doubt, or difficulty trusting both ourselves and others.In this episode, Chris Tompkins, founder of A Road Trip to Love, joins us to explore how gay men can recognize, nurture, and heal the wounded parts of their inner child to transforming past pain into self-acceptance.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 121. Unpack Your Gay Emotional Baggage (with Dr. Jason Durant)Listen to Episode 146. The Velvet RageAdditional Resources:Gay Men's Mental Health: Navigating Challenges and Finding Support through TherapyUnmasking Gay Shame: Identity, Trauma, and the Lessons of The Velvet RageLearn More About ChrisFollow Chris on InstagramFollow Chris on FacebookFollow Chris on TwitterRead Raising LGBTQ AlliesSupport the showGet Your Merch