If you think Lorne Stelmach's story starts and ends with his dramatic weight loss then you aren't fully getting to know the man affectionately known as "Big Daddy".
At his heaviest, Lorne was facing numerous health issues and the thoughts of death were in his mind. But with certain help and a lot of hard work, Lorne is now half the weight he was before. Yes, we talk about his weight loss journey and the challenges.
But there is far more. Due to the death of his mother and father, Lorne was raised by a grandmother who at the age of 60 herself began raising her grandchildren. The teachings of this woman led to Lorne's career in healthcare and was the start where Lorne has been able to display his greatest strength: his heart.
In this episode of "Tales of the 2SLGBTQ+', Lorne and I cover many topics. His childhood, his blood, and his chosen family, the International Court System, the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wildrose, dating in the gay community, and helping a young man return to PEI. That and so much more.
Another week and another wonderful conversation with someone you should meet.