By the Wayside
Kimball AndersonStories about people on the periphery of life, by a disabled and non-binary writer. The first season features glimpses into the lives of high risk and disabled people throughout the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Gentle portraits of people feeling the pressures of societal abandonment, while still finding a way to find beauty and meaning in life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Aspen and Denis lived a lockdown love story for a few days at the very start of the pandemic. Years later, Aspen feels drawn back to him. But their lives moved in such opposite directions in just those few years. Why did he feel this ... more
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How did everything slip away from Sandra, how did she let it all slip away. She didn't know what was happening to her. A fog rolled in over her mind, and a heaviness.
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May used to love the way they looked, but masking in a hostile world slowly undid that. When they first transitioned, they took photos of themself to find their way through dysphoria. Now they try to do the same, to learn how to like ... more
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After the loss of his wife, Simon has to process the retirement he didn't get to have. In addition, he has a new roommate, a younger disabled relative who moved in to help out. Can they learn to adapt to the world as covid-19 rapidly ... more
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A brush with death made Cory committed to living her life to the fullest. But repeated covid-19 infections start to take that away from her. How could this happen to a seemingly healthy person like her?
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Russ remembers his childhood of chronic illness and shame, as he watches his kids becoming more and more separated from their peers. As the world starts returning to the classroom, Russ and his wife Neive try to figure out what their ... more
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In the second episode of High Risk, Greg and Kay live in a queer little bubble in the first years of the covid-19 pandemic. But when Kay's egg cracks, Greg is filled with mixed feelings. How does this change his identity as a gay man?... more
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The first episode of High Risk features Mira, someone very accustomed to navigating the world as a person with chronic pain and fatigue. From all appearances, she should be able to handle what the pandemic brings to her life. But she ... more
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Offering deeply personal narratives, this podcast explores the experiences of individuals who find themselves on the outskirts of society, particularly during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Each episode presents a heartfelt story that sheds light on the emotional and psychological struggles of high-risk and disabled individuals as they navigate a world characterized by isolation and societal neglect. Themes of mental health, self-identity, and the quest for connection permeate the storytelling, marking it as a gentle yet powerful examination of resilience and the search for meaning in difficult times. Listeners are likely to find a unique blend of storytelling that balances moments of vulnerability with glimmers of hope, mak... more
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