Gracias for being here with me. Today’s episode is going tobe about being gay during adolescent years. Throughout my years as a gay person I have had people always ask me if I chose to be gay. I usually laugh and say why would anyone chose a life where they knew they would be treated differently by many. Hated and hurt by many. Why would I choose a life where I would struggle my whole entire life. Wouldn’t you think I would choose to bestraight? I have, when I was an adolescent, when I came out, prayed to God to make me straight so I wouldn’t go through the harshness, but I always knew I was fabulously gay.

One of the main reasons I started this podcast was to reachout to the younger generation of the rainbow community to provide some hope. Young children and young adults are being bullied for being different and are choosing to harm themselves. Now, with the state of the world I hope thisdoesn’t get worse. Young people are scared and they shouldn't be.

If you’re being bullied online please stay off line. It’snot worth your mental health to look at negative comments towards you. Remember these trolls are hiding behind acomputer.

When I was bullied I had a bully try to harass me but notuntil I stood up to him he left me alone in junior high. Now, not everyone is going to have that same bully or situation but I know for me I knew what I hadto do and it took all my strength to do it. Presently, every day of my life I see that bully and I stand proudly.

If you ever have bad thoughts and need help contact the LGBT National Hotline Call 888-843-4564

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline Call 888-688-5428

Trans Lifeline Call 1-877-565-8860 in the United States

Call 1-877-330-6366 in Canada

andthe Trevor Project

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

And if anything you can contact me. That’s why I am here to try to help somehow and make sure you know you matter.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my podcast, I hope you'll come back for future episodes.

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@DanGarciaGonzalez

Music:

"Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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Gracias for being here.

Episode 2 is going to be about life after coming out. This is my perspective and my own experiences. For everyone, it will be a different experience. Once you step out of the closet there is a whole new world out there.

There are many members of the rainbow community, all types of beautiful human beings. I know when I came out I had to figure out who I was as a gay person. We aren’t just a stereotypical gay person. There are bears, cubs, otters, twinks, muscle guys, leather guys, daddies, jocks, trans, drag queens and many more. If you’re a gay girl there are butch, femme, biker, stud, sporty lesbian, and many more.

You start to want to fit in again and it’s high school all over again. You are finding yourself searching for your tribe. This is where having a chosen family could be the best thing to ever happen to you.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my podcast, I hope you'll come back for future episodes.

Leave a comment and

Contact me here:

Podcast Instagram:

@MorenoMaduroyMaricon

Podcast Email:

MorenoMaduroyMaricon@gmail.com

Personal Instagram:

@DanGarciaGonzalez

Music:

"Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For my first episode, I wanted to share my coming out story. While there are countless coming out stories from many individuals, many of whom share similarities, this one is mine. It may not be entirely unique, but it’s deeply personal.

Coming out is an overwhelming experience and can weigh heavily on many people. Some wrestle with the decision to come out, while others may not have a choice and find themselves being outed. I hope that my story resonates with you and provides insight or support, no matter where you are in your journey.

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my podcast, I hope you'll come back for future episodes. Leave a comment and

Contact me here:

Podcast Instagram:

@MorenoMaduroyMaricon

Podcast Email:

MorenoMaduroyMaricon@gmail.com

Personal Instagram:

@DanGarciaGonzalez

Music:

"Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Starting January 2025, I’m thrilled to launch my new podcast, Moreno, Maduro, y Maricon! The first season dives deep into the journey of coming out and the incredible life that unfolds afterward. I can’t wait for you to tune in and share this adventure with me. Get ready—it’s going to be heartfelt, empowering, and full of love!

¡Bienvenidos, familia!

It’s your Tío, Guncle, and compa Daniel, here to keep it real with stories, reflections, and just the right amount of sass. I’m not here to dish out advice, but I’m ready to share my wins, mistakes, and everything in between. Life? It’s messy, unpredictable, and sometimes downright ridiculous—but it’s also beautiful. And like you, I’m just figuring it out one day at a time.

I’m a proud, brown, mature, gay Chicano—confident (most days) but just as vulnerable as anyone else on any given day. My hope here is to connect with my comunidad, especially my LGBTQ+ familia, by unpacking the lessons, laughs, and heartbreaks that have shaped me.

Whether you’re here for perspective, a laugh, or just to vibe with someone who gets it, I’m thrilled you’re along for the ride. Let’s share, grow, and keep it real—because life is better when we face it together, as a comunidad.

¿Listos? ¡Vámonos!

*Music credit:

"Son of a Rocket" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/