Rewatching Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby’s 2018 Netflix special “Nanette”, her content seemed full of obvious head-nodding truths. Originally though, it seemed shocking, edgy and uncomfortable for some of us. Thankfully we’ve had 6 years to digest and consider her stories, observations and experiences. Each of us may have stirred it in with other information or sources we’ve encountered over the years on the topics of gender, history, and power. In Hannah’s case part of her story includes growing up in a small town in Tasmania, where it was illegal to be gay. Realizing she was gay she describes ways that impacted her sense of self and how the outside world treated her.

In this special, she is choosing to reframe her life experience for herself and the audience. In 2018 this was a rare and direct approach. Six years ago Hannah takes a large risk (as did Netflix?) , willing to quit comedy to speak her truth and reframe her story, which she does with earnestness and challenge.

Hannah’s storytelling rings true throughout the hour, including these final gems:

Connection is what we all need.

Stories hold our cure.

Laughter is just the honey.

May we connect through our stories and add lots of honey.