The Moth

Acceptance Online

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Donald finds acceptance in an AOL chatroom.

Tags Sexuality Coming out Technology Communication Friendship College Relationships Education Nostalgic Historical Wistful Tender

Storyteller

Donald Harrison

Featured on

25 Years of Stories: Pride

Original Air Date

June 24, 2022

Recorded Date

March 6, 2017

“I love the way my phone's notifications make me feel inside...I embrace the connection of my phone and my body's chemicals.”

Photo by Bob Sweeney
Donald Harrison photo by Bob Sweeney

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