18. Having my Internet Family has saved my life

This week we're asking: what would it take for you to feel like #YouAreIncluded? When you feel like you don’t fit in the world around you, be it due to who you are or what you like, it is invaluable to find an accepting community - even one that’s spread around the world. Hear Lee’s story about finding family in the online universe.This episode also features a special announcement about a new campaign we're launching on IDAHOBIT from our Director of Communications and Marketing, Steve Taylor. More importantly, you can follow Steve's dog Daniel over on Instagram @thedanielthespaniel.Special thanks to Lee and Steve for taking part, and to Copenhagen Pride for sharing Lee's feature from Heart Core magazine.Get involved in our #YouAreIncluded campaign: www.copenhagen2021.com/YouAreIncludedHeart Core - Copenhagen Pride's official magazine: www.copenhagenpride.dk/magasinet/Your host is Anders Larsen - also known as the drag queen Chantal al Arab.-----------------------------------------To be featured in a future episode, please send us a short voice memo with a random thought, an inspiring anecdote, or just something you would want to share to [email protected], in which you answer the following:- Who are you?- Where in the world are you right now?- What’s on your mind?- Say: “I am [your name], you are included!”By sending your voice memo you agree we can use it in the podcast.------------------------------------You Are Included is a Copenhagen 2021 original podcast produced by hearHEAR.nuVisit Copenhagen2021 @ https://copenhagen2021.com

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This podcast is the sound signature for Copenhagen 2021; the most significant LGBTI+ event in 2021 taking place in Copenhagen and Malmö. The mega-event is a combined celebration of WorldPride, EuroGames, an eclectic arts and culture program, and the biggest ever LGBTI+ human rights forum. #YouAreIncluded is a weekly podcast leading up to the main event in August 2021. You’ll be meeting people from all around the world and get a feeling of Copenhagen and Malmö. It’s informative, a bit serious and emotional, and last but not least; fun. Your host is Anders Larsen - also known as the drag queen Chantal al Arab.Oh, and #YouAreIncluded… and invited to take part in this historic event!Psst… You can also plan your visit in our app: Copenhagen 2021