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The stories on I’m From Driftwood send a simple but powerful message to LGBTQIA+ people everywhere: You are not alone. I’m From Driftwood combats isolation and creates empathy to build a more understanding and accepting world. These are our stories, told in our own voices.
Bring IFD To Your School
Learn about the power–and the science behind–storytelling, hear about traveling to all 50 states to collect stories, and, of course, watch some incredible LGBTQIA+ Video Stories
Schools We've Visited
Bring IFD To Your Business
Find out why Google, HBO, United, TD Bank, Goldman Sachs, ComcastNBCUniversal, Merck, and more companies big and small have brought IFD to their offices to learn about the power of storytelling.
Who We've Worked With
Storytelling Toolkit
I’m From Driftwood’s Storytelling Toolkit for Family Counselors is available for any counselor or therapist who has a client struggling with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQIA+) issues. There are 17 first-person Video Stories that cover topics such as coming out to parents, children, or spouses, being transgender, issues with bullying, and more. Simply share the stories contained within the packet with your clients, either together or send them links to view alone.
This packet was created jointly by I’m From Driftwood, the LGBTQIA+ Story Archive, and Dr. Jacqueline Hudak, Ph.D., LMFT.
Latest Stories
“Um, But…Why?” Nonbinary Person Navigates Questions After Coming Out
I’m Aria Renee Curameng and I’m from Fort Washington, Maryland. Back in, I want to say 2021, I went out with a friend of mine and we constantly went to piano bars....
“That’s My Daughter”: Construction Dad Doesn’t Hesitate to Support Trans Woman
My name is Sasha Buchert and I’m from Portland, Oregon. When I was younger, Iike a lot of people, I didn’t have the greatest relationship with my dad. We just weren&#...
Gay Teacher Goes From Closeted Student to Queer Role Model
My name is Philip Marcus. I’m from the Bronx, New York. As long as I can remember, I knew that I was different. I knew that I was gay. Because I went to an all boys Catholi...