https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 02 Nov 2026 02:25:14 GMTTue, 23 Sep 2025 14:18:44 GMT60Queer GuardQGuard Podcast Your safe space for conversations on queer safety, resilience, and community empowerment. Each episode, we dive into real stories, practical safety tips, and insights on navigating challenges faced by LGBTQ+ folks. From tackling kito setups to mapping safe spaces 🗺️ and building stronger support networks QGuard is here to inform, protect, and uplift. Whether you’re looking for guidance, solidarity, or just a reminder that you’re not alone , this podcast has your back.episodicQueer Guardqueerguard@gmail.comyesAthena, a 25-year-old optometrist, shares his harrowing journey of survival and resilience as a queer person in Nigeria. He recounts two traumatic experiences: a brutal kidnapping that led to his being outed to his family, and a second assault that nearly ended in violence. These events left hIs with PTSD and a deep-seated distrust of others. Despite these challenges, Athena found strength in his friends and the queer community, which provided the support hIs family couldn't. He now uses her story to inspire and educate others, while pursuing his dreams and using her future success to support the community that helped him thrive.

]]>f827f991-98ef-4b32-a9a5-f58afbbbd9a3Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:24:15 GMT<p>Athena, a 25-year-old optometrist, shares his harrowing journey of survival and resilience as a queer person in Nigeria. He recounts two traumatic experiences: a brutal kidnapping that led to his being outed to his family, and a second assault that nearly ended in violence. These events left hIs with PTSD and a deep-seated distrust of others. Despite these challenges, Athena found strength in his friends and the queer community, which provided the support hIs family couldn't. He now uses her story to inspire and educate others, while pursuing his dreams and using her future success to support the community that helped him thrive.</p>yes00:44:5411Kito Series by franklinfull