Dear Alana,


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4x nominee and WINNER at the 2024 Ambie Awards. Host Simon Kent Fung explores the life of Alana Chen, a 24-year-old woman who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019. Alana left behind two dozen journals chronicling a deep faith, love of fashion, and dream of becoming a nun. She also harbored a secret. At 14, she confessed to her priest that she was attracted to women and was instructed not to tell her parents. Over the next seven years, Alana covertly received conversion therapy which her family believes played a role in her fate. Simon, who sought to change his sexual orientation through conversion therapy for nearly a decade in his efforts to become a priest, is compelled to understand the truth of what happened to Alana—and finally face what happened to him. “Dear Alana,” is an unraveling mystery and a poignant spiritual memoir about teenage rebellion and spiritual manipulation, the price we pay to belong and the systems that pay no price at all. ****Named one of the best podcasts of 2023 by Apple, KQED, and Lifehacker, and critically acclaimed by The Guardian, the CBC, and People Magazine. Explore more at www.dearalana.com
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Changing the Script
Jan 12
Thank you for such a beautiful podcast that changed Alana’s script to one of love and acceptance.
Wonderful
Jan 8
One of the best I have heard to date. I love Tenderfoot and this story really was heart wrenching and hit my soul. Especially as being catholic myself. Would recommend to everyone to listen.
Wonderfully told.
12/10/2024
Alana’s story is heartbreaking & beautiful. For anyone who remembers being a young person or needs to be reminded of the struggles that young people go through, this is a story You should listen t. Not only is it beautifully told, but it’s a human story and a strong reminder for us all to be kind to others as you never know the struggles they’re going through.
Heart wrenching and great insight
09/30/2024
I wasn’t sure about this podcast when I first read the description. Religions have always fascinated me and my own beliefs about God have never been as direct as the Bible states, listening I realize there are so many of us that are on that path! Thank you, Alana for being so brave and caring! Thank you to Alan’s family for opening the doors and allowing this intimate part of your selves be shared with the world. Please listen to Alana’s story and share it with someone who needs to hear that they aren’t alone!
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