
Finding My Humanity
Ryan Ubuntu Olson
In a world increasingly shaped by fear, division, and rising authoritarianism, Finding My Humanity is a timely memoir that invites us back to what connects us most—our mutual capacity for love, empathy, and courage- indeed our shared humanity. Ryan Ubuntu Olson's journey begins in rural Colorado, where he wrestles with his identity in a community that offers little space for difference. As a queer young man navigating isolation, discrimination, and heartbreak, he is forced to reckon with what it means to live authentically in the face of rejection. But what begins as a personal struggle evolves into something far greater. On a conservative Catholic college campus, Ryan Ubuntu unexpectedly becomes a public advocate, confronting bias and building community. That role propels him into global human rights work, where he supports activists and inclusive development efforts in countries like Kenya, Jamaica, Peru, Malawi, and Cambodia. From the grassroots to the halls of the United Nations, Ryan Ubuntu becomes a bridge between lived experience and global policy, shaping strategies for inclusion and dignity worldwide. More than a memoir, Finding My Humanity is a reflection on what it means to turn pain into purpose—and how one person’s story can spark collective action. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, Ryan Ubuntu explores how our personal "why" can become a driving "how" in the fight for justice, connection, and change. Narrated by the author himself, the audiobook seeks to add deeper meaning to the memoir by adding the human depth and conviction that can only be expressed in the tone and intonation of the person most impacted by the memoir's greatest meaning. Whether you're seeking purpose, healing, or inspiration, this is a book for anyone ready to lead with heart in a world hungry for hope.
Duration - 9h 30m.
Author - Ryan Ubuntu Olson.
Narrator - Ryan Ubuntu Olson.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Ubuntu Olson ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In a world increasingly shaped by fear, division, and rising authoritarianism, Finding My Humanity is a timely memoir that invites us back to what connects us most—our mutual capacity for love, empathy, and courage- indeed our shared humanity. Ryan Ubuntu Olson's journey begins in rural Colorado, where he wrestles with his identity in a community that offers little space for difference. As a queer young man navigating isolation, discrimination, and heartbreak, he is forced to reckon with what it means to live authentically in the face of rejection. But what begins as a personal struggle evolves into something far greater. On a conservative Catholic college campus, Ryan Ubuntu unexpectedly becomes a public advocate, confronting bias and building community. That role propels him into global human rights work, where he supports activists and inclusive development efforts in countries like Kenya, Jamaica, Peru, Malawi, and Cambodia. From the grassroots to the halls of the United Nations, Ryan Ubuntu becomes a bridge between lived experience and global policy, shaping strategies for inclusion and dignity worldwide. More than a memoir, Finding My Humanity is a reflection on what it means to turn pain into purpose—and how one person’s story can spark collective action. With raw honesty and unwavering hope, Ryan Ubuntu explores how our personal "why" can become a driving "how" in the fight for justice, connection, and change. Narrated by the author himself, the audiobook seeks to add deeper meaning to the memoir by adding the human depth and conviction that can only be expressed in the tone and intonation of the person most impacted by the memoir's greatest meaning. Whether you're seeking purpose, healing, or inspiration, this is a book for anyone ready to lead with heart in a world hungry for hope. Duration - 9h 30m. Author - Ryan Ubuntu Olson. Narrator - Ryan Ubuntu Olson. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2023 Ryan Ubuntu Olson ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duración:00:00:09
Advisory
Duración:00:01:13
Dedication
Duración:00:00:55
Preface
Duración:00:06:35
Introduction
Duración:00:20:03
Act One- Difference
Duración:00:00:44
Safety at Home
Duración:00:17:05
Learning Not to Cry
Duración:00:13:51
Service to Others
Duración:00:19:25
Bullied and Broken
Duración:00:21:50
Climate of Fear
Duración:00:14:01
A New Beginning, a Second Chance
Duración:00:19:19
New School, New Reality
Duración:00:19:17
Act Two- Gates
Duración:00:00:34
A Gate Opens
Duración:00:23:23
A World Too Perfect
Duración:00:18:07
Becoming an Accidental Activist
Duración:00:25:28
Fighting Dragons
Duración:00:16:40
Deep Secrets and Homophobic Realities
Duración:00:22:45
Nationally Recognized
Duración:00:14:10
Pray the Gay Away
Duración:00:22:13
An Ode to Family
Duración:00:03:53
Circumnavigating the Globe
Duración:00:21:56
Ndibona Ubuntu Kuwe
Duración:00:21:43
Act Three- Abyss
Duración:00:00:38
Life Upended
Duración:00:14:07
Numb
Duración:00:14:14
Close
Duración:00:10:21
Village Life
Duración:00:20:07
Abandoned and Estranged
Duración:00:15:47
Overcoming Darkness
Duración:00:19:54
Act Four- Perseverance
Duración:00:00:30
Clinton School
Duración:00:14:42
LGBTI Human Rights in Kenya
Duración:00:12:13
Religiously Based Homophobia at the United Nations
Duración:00:09:16
Global Advocacy Through the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Duración:00:11:51
Act Five- Action
Duración:00:00:51
Diving Into Development
Duración:00:16:08
Finding Omar
Duración:00:27:11
Paradigms for Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity
Duración:00:14:30
What Might the Future Hold?
Duración:00:17:55
Epilogue: With Great Privilege, Comes Great Responsibility
Duración:00:04:41
Ending Credits
Duración:00:00:08