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Nearly 50 years ago, a university professor told Kevin Winge he needed someone to “make a man out of him.” One brief encounter changed how he saw his future. Decades later, he reflects on the power of prejudice, the resilience of identity, and finding a voice that could not be silenced.

Growing up in Richfield before cell phones, the internet, and rainbow flags meant navigating a world where some things were never spoken aloud. Karen Lundquist reflects on childhood, identity, and what it means to understand yourself years later.

She's 53, has a lifetime of experiences, and isn't interested in pretending to be someone she's not. With humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter, she's finding her voice and inviting us along for the ride.