Queerstories of Recovery: Voices from the Margin

society, culture, education · EN

Queerstories of Recovery: Voices from the Margin is a digital storytelling podcast founded and hosted by the creator of Voices from Rock Bottom, Dr. Dani Bacibianco. The series is dedicated to amplifying the lived experiences of queer individuals in recovery, particularly those whose identities have been marginalized or silenced within mainstream recovery spaces and academic institutions. Queerstories also positions a specific lens on the intersection of recovery, queerness, and institutional exclusion: critiquing the pro-alcohol norms prevalent within higher education and providing a dedicated space for those navigating both the margins of academia and recovery. Dr. Dani Bacibianco believes that the creation of digital queer storytelling spaces is a form of public rhetoric activism that is vital for both queer and recovery communities. By bringing these intersecting narratives into the public realm, Queerstories of Recovery