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‘LGBTea’ - Suzanne's story
Suzanne Lavelle has been with her same sex partner for 23 years, they were one of the first same sex couples to adopt through the council.
But Suzanne grew up in a very traditional household and was in a heterosexual marriage for many years before realising she was a lesbian.
BBC Radio Leicester reporter Helen McCarthy chats with Suzanne about that moment of realisation.
The team would love to hear your stories, questions and your comments. Email: timeforsomelgbtea@bbc.co.uk.
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