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Hey guys, it's Alana, and you're listening to seeing other people unfiltered.

Each Thursday on Unfiltered, I'll be bringing on a different anonymous guests to open up about their real life dating experiences.

We'll discuss what they went through or are going through, how they navigated it,

what they've learned, and what advice they have to anyone else going through something similar.

Unfiltered is your reminder that no matter what you're going through, you're not alone.

If you have a topic that you'd like to discuss on Unfiltered, please email your story to

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real stories, real life. This is seeing other people unfiltered. On this episode of Unfiltered,

I'm joined by a 24-year-old female who has been grappling with religious sexual shame while

trying to date. From a young age, she was taught that dating and

sexual experiences were for marriage only. She has spent years reflecting on her religious upbringing

and is now committed to starting over and dictating her own values as she begins to explore how

she feels about casual dating, relationships, and everything that comes with modern dating.

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