“It was terrifying to feel the rug pulled out from under me,” Mr. Glenn said, joining us as the guest on this week’s Popcast.

Almost immediately, he reacted with music — songs that he said he wants to reach L.G.B.T.Q. teenagers in need of guidance and support. And reflecting on the rapper and actor Kid Cudi’s announcement this week that he has checked into rehab to treat depression and suicidal urges, Mr. Glenn spoke about the demands of the music industry, where writers are often expected to mine their strongest emotions for material.

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