Searching for St. Germaine - Franklyn, Gl
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What happens to kids whose parents can't raise them or never wanted them to begin with? What happens to kids who are removed from their homes by Child and Family Services? Who takes care of them? Where do they go? Clearly effeminate as a child, GL Franklyn tells his own true story of being adopted by a reasonably well off Detroit family, in the early 1950s. The family quickly dissolves and he is turned over to Catholic Social Services. Thus begins a harrowing journey rife with various kinds of abuse, bullying and rejection, self realization and finally, self acceptance. Multiple placements…mehr

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What happens to kids whose parents can't raise them or never wanted them to begin with? What happens to kids who are removed from their homes by Child and Family Services? Who takes care of them? Where do they go? Clearly effeminate as a child, GL Franklyn tells his own true story of being adopted by a reasonably well off Detroit family, in the early 1950s. The family quickly dissolves and he is turned over to Catholic Social Services. Thus begins a harrowing journey rife with various kinds of abuse, bullying and rejection, self realization and finally, self acceptance. Multiple placements give rise to diverse and interesting characters, environments and events that influence the boy's life. "Searching for St. Germaine" is an engaging tale of woe, yet a story of survival and resilience against what seemed like insurmountable odds. GL Franklyn, now an old man, lovingly tells his own story in a light-hearted voice with subtle comic undertones despite covering some heart-breaking circumstances. The Message is clear; It Gets Better! Content Warning: One chapter contains a graphic depiction of Homosexual Sexual Assault and a few others briefly depict sex acts between boys.
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A native of Detroit, MI, G L Franklyn has lived in Portland, OR since 1987. He is a longtime LGBTQ+ activist and advocate. Along the way, he has enjoyed a number of careers, including 3-time juried award winning Community Television Producer/Director, A small time Singer/Songwriter in the 80s and, most recently, a Social Worker helping homeless men find and maintain stable housing, and, most recently, an author. He's gay and a hold-over from the Hippy Movement of the 70's. Since 2007 he has been writing in an apparently secret internet blog, spouting off about national and international politics. Today he enjoys a quiet life in a trailer park with his cat, Miss Thing, where he is still trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life.