ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This is Part 2 of a two-part interview.
This episode of Some Stutter, Luh! podcast continues the conversation with Daniel Allen Cox, exploring his journey as writer of “I Felt the End Before it Came: Memoirs of a Queer Ex-Jehovah’s Witness.” and also a person who stutters. Daniel discusses his life experiences, including leaving the Jehovah's Witness community, his struggles with substance use, and finding his authentic self.
Notes: Daniel discusses leaving the Jehovah’s Witnesses, elaborating on the varied experiences of those who drift in and out of the religion. His journey was more definitive, marked by rejection due to his sexuality, which contrasts with others. He also critiques how certain groups, including Jehovah's Witnesses and Alcoholics Anonymous, use language to manipulate and control individuals, particularly through the concept of reliance on higher powers. He refers to “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism” written by Amanda Montell to point out how different groups use cultish language. Initially hesitant to publicly read his work due to his stutter, Daniel overcame his fear with encouragement from friends, realizing that his authentic voice, including his stutter, is integral to his story. He prefers the term "queer" over "gay," as it better represents his identity and relationships. Daniel is touring his memoir, engaging in workshops, and editing books for others. He aims to continue writing, mentoring, and advocating for marginalized communities while merging activism with his art. Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism with Amanda Montel: • Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism w... You can buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Cultish-Langua... This podcast is brought to you with help from Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association, and a whole team of volunteers behind the scenes. Additionally, thank you to @Student Linguists at MUN for their ongoing support of the stuttering community. We're always looking for exciting ideas and engaging guests, so if you or anyone you know has a great idea or would like to appear on the podcast, send us a message: info at somestutterluh.ca. As always, don't forget to hit the "Like" button, "Share" with people you know, and "Subscribe" so you don't miss any of our upcoming episodes. Interacting with the video in these ways helps YouTube know that you think our content is important and should be shared with people who stutter, the people who love them, and all the other allies to the stuttering community. #stuttering #stutteringawareness #podcast #stutteringsupport#newfoundland #newfoundlandandlabrador #communicationskills #communication #stutter
