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Anyone growing up in a small town understands it is an exercise in conformity. Everyone knows everyone else's business. The only way to keep a secret is to never tell a soul.
Steve learned this lesson early in his eighteen years of existence, but college gave him freedom. A small town boy leaving home for the big city is a story as old as time, but college is hard enough without the baggage of repression. Is it possible to cope, when you've spent a lifetime lying to yourself?
Small Town Boy - Part 1 of 7
Steve leaves the cocoon of his small town into a world that he's ill prepared to face as hidden feelings begin to emerge. Can he find the courage to accept that he might not be like everyone else?
Small Town Boy - Part 2 of 7
As Steve finds help and begins to accept his truth, a challenge is set to spread his wings. Someone might be too enthusiastic.
Small Town Boy - Part 3 of 7
Steve goes home for Thanksgiving and finds it a different world than the one he left.
Small Town Boy - Part 4 of 7
Steve returns to school, excited to tell his therapist about the events over Thanksgiving, but are things spiraling out of his control?
Small Town Boy - Part 5 of 7
Steve visits his aunt's house during Christmas break and finds a world he never knew existed. Will life ever be the same?
Small Town Boy - Part 6 of 7
Christmas time can be stress filled for everyone but that is especially true for Steve as he spends his first holiday away from home. Emotions rise as the big day approaches as he tries to find his place in the world with the help of Sandy, Kristy, and Marjorie. Will he be able to handle it?
Small Town Boy - Part 7 of 7
As Steve focuses on HRT, secret plans will change his future forever. Is he strong enough to find his way when the help of others cause Steve to question himself?
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Good story
R.J. Reynolds thanks you, as does the Liggett Group, Philip Morris, and Lorillard. Tennessee also thanks you, as do North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. Good night, and keep on sucking!
And, soon to come, Part 2 of Small Town Boy, where Steve/Sara starts having flashback memories of his childhood visits with Pastor Dan…