Sean’s reliance on alcohol continued. On more than one occasion, he spent the night in a police cell for being drunk and disorderly. Then one morning, Sean’s world came crashing down.
These days, Sean lives in Torquay with Mike and their dog Jimmy. They both work demanding jobs with conflicting schedules – Mike is in media monitoring and sometimes works through the night, while Sean is often travelling interstate.
Regardless, they make sure to set time aside for the important stuff. Date night is a constant, a chance to not only enjoy each other’s company but to check in to see how they’re both doing.
Sean thinks things have improved for the gay community but he’s also realistic. He knows that it’s still not easy for young men who haven’t come out. He knows the impact this uncertainty can have on a person’s mental health. Sean hopes that by sharing his story, he can help people in the same position as he was feel less alone.
Photography and video by Good Grief Productions.
Hear more from Sean on our podcast, Not Alone. In this episode, Sean goes into detail around how his alter ego, Hank, and his coming out experience.
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