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"This book weaves glimpses of some of the author's experiences; intertwined with the experiences of friends, family and acquaintances; in his half-century journey to understand the impact of oppression and trauma on his life and the country. The author explores how the murder of his young friend Matthew Shepard, and being briefly thrust into the national spotlight, affected the direction and focus of that journey. The book chronicles his movement from the deafening silence of growing up in the ""don't ask don't tell"" environment of Wyoming; through that horrific murder; and into decades of painstakingly slow, positive, change toward social justice; accompanied by a growing negative backlash culminating in ""don't say gay"" and other hate-based legislation."

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Walter T. Boulden, PhD is a retired Associate Social Work Professor with over twenty years of experience researching and teaching cultural competency, social justice and community development. He has nine published articles in peer-reviewed professional journals and books. Moreover, he has facilitated group and community dialogue; administered community based programs; provided direct human services in both rural and urban settings; and presented to multiple audiences at the national, regional, and local levels for over twenty-nine years. He is committed to continuous education and active advocacy for social justice and the rights of all people; with the intent of eradicating hatred and violence, helping people and communities reach their fullest potential, and alleviate the obstacles that prevent them from accessing the opportunities necessary to do so.

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