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Tenderfoot TV & iHeartPodcasts
Dear Alana,
Host Simon Kent Fung explores the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019. Alana left behind two dozen journals chronicling a deep faith, love of fashion, and dream of becoming a nun. She also harbored a secret. At 14, she confessed to her priest that she was attracted to women and was instructed not to tell her parents. Over the next seven years, Alana covertly received conversion therapy which her family believes played a role in her fate. Simon, who sought to change his sexual orientation through conversion therapy for nearly a decade in...
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4.7 stars from 1,613 ratings
Absolutely love this show.
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“Thank you for telling her story. So delicate and tender. As you shifted, I felt a shift as well. She is powerful and wants us to really know her true heart. Hearing your father speak about his growth, Alana’s mom’s proud & sweet stories about her daughter, the friends coming together..Alana’s...”Read full review »
summerelisabeth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
This story needed to be told
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“This is one of the most compelling, powerful and compassionate podcasts I’ve ever listened to.”
Avocasity via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
“This is such a heartbreaking story. Everyone who was a part of creating this did an absolutely beautiful job of capturing a young individual’s journey of learning to navigate the world through the expectations of society and self worth. The fragility of one’s self discovery to the words and...”Read full review »
Nkufvh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/23
Recent Episodes
Published 09/25/23
Alana’s mother seeks justice amidst the Church’s denial. Simon confronts his past. And another tragedy befalls the Chen household, destroying almost everything.
This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis...
Published 09/25/23
Alana’s newfound love separates her from her church. As Notre Dame Cathedral burns, so does her faith. But as her self-acceptance grows, her life takes a tragic turn.
This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and...
Published 09/18/23
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