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Before we get started, this episode features discussions of religiously motivated homophobia,

abuses of power, and brief mentions of sexual harassment.

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Hi, Anna. I know, I know. It's been a while since we talked.

I know that's probably for the best, too.

Our relationship has always worked best in small doses.

Or I guess only really worked that way, if it actually worked.

And I know you'll just say, it's fine, Kate, I don't mind, but I know you're just trying to smooth things over for my sake.

Not that you can, actually.

You know, say anything.

Or actually hear me.

But still, I just needed someone to talk to.

And strange as it sounds, you're still the only person I really trust with things like this.

Questions that push boundaries. make people uncomfortable.

Make me uncomfortable.

It's strange.

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