Every LGBTQ coming out story is different | Abby Dunkin

In this episode of Flame Bearers, host Janelly Farías sits down with Paralympic gold medalist, world champion, and wheelchair basketball star Abby Dunkin for a conversation on Abby’s complex intersectional journey—navigating her coming out process in a small Texas town while simultaneously adjusting to life with a physical disability following a life-altering medical mistake. She shares the vulnerability of hitting rock bottom, discovering the vital lesson that "what I do is not who I am," and using basketball as the ultimate vehicle to find her authentic self. Together, they explore the necessity of prioritizing mental health and the profound difference between sports teams simply tolerating queer athletes versus truly accepting and embracing them year-round. Abby challenges the sporting world to break its silence and prioritize education and safety for LGBTQ+ players worldwide, leaving us with an empowering reminder that our current circumstances are never our ceiling. -- Subscribe to our mailing list to get the latest on Flame Bearers episodes and more! https://www.flamebearers.com --- We want to hear from you! Take our Community Survey to share what's working, what you want more of, and what you want us to change. Share your thoughts here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTQD8M3 -------- Flame Bearers is a women’s sports storytelling studio, illuminating the unsung stories of exceptional women athletes from around the world. We tell stories via podcast, video and live events. -------- For more videos about elite women athletes, subscribe to our YouTube channel ► / @flamebearers Follow us - Instagram - / flamebearers Facebook - / flamebearerspodcast Linkedin - / flame-bearers Tiktok- / flame_bearers X- / flame_bearers Our Website - https://flamebearers.com/ Leave a comment and tell us what you liked in the video. If you like the content, subscribe to our channel!