Episode notes
Today's episode is part two of my conversation with Roberto/Nelson.
He is one of El Salvador's disappeared children and is working on a documentary and autobiographical novel about reuniting with his family.
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In this episode, we touch on the following:
🎙Meeting Roberto/Nelson's family in Central America
🎙️Identity confusion
🎙️Exploring his culture
🎙The relationship with his biological family
🎙️The change that occurred in both families
🎙️The mental health aspect
🎙️Storytelling as therapy and craft
🎙️ Nelson's insights on and hopes for his work
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Links to follow and support Roberto/Nelson's work
Website: https://nelsonroberto. ...
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