Mad & Lucy Mind the Gap: Pride and Healing Hearts - April

In the latest episode of Mad & Lucy special series "Pride and Healing Hearts," we sit down with April Hennessey to discuss the intersection of identity, culture, and family expectations in the queer experience.

April shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a military, Korean, and deeply religious household, navigating the complexities of coming out, and grappling with the weight of cultural and familial expectations.

She also reflects on the evolution of LGBTQIA+ rights, the ongoing push-and-pull of societal progress, and the importance of seeking out community and moments of hope—even when the world feels heavy.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between honoring your roots and affirming your identity, this episode offers an honest, powerful conversation about what it means to reclaim your own narrative.

Find April's blog post, mentioned in the episode "Someone Else's Closet" here: https://despairwithasmile.blogspot.com/2013/06/someone-elses-closet.html