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When I first started this newsletter, I just wanted a space to share stories about my new, very gay life in Italy.

I’ve done just that: Regaled my readers with many tales of naughty nights out and heartfelt moments in between. But Finocchio has become more than just a Substack newsletter: It’s a community dedicated to liberating queer people through the power of art and storytelling.

That community is made up of my subscribers. The people who join this newsletter don’t just to get my stories in their inbox, but also become part of the joyful queer experience that I’m creating here.

🌈 Perks of being a free subscriber

• Receive wholesome (and often hilarious) stories about navigating life as an American in Italy.

• Follow along as I strive to live my most unapologetically queer life, and give advice for how you can do the same.

• Hear about some of Italy’s most beautiful and delicious destinations.

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I’ve really enjoyed being able to connect in this community with other queer folks, and it has helped reconcile a lot of things I thought I was the only one experiencing! 🥰

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Being part of this queer community has been unexpectedly healing. it’s a space where conversations about the outdoors, life, and sex feel honest, grounded, and free of judgment. It’s helped me reconnect with gay male culture in a way that feels expansive, supportive, and actually rooted in belonging.

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