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Financial Planner Finds Their Life Purpose – And Their Own Identity – In Helping Other Queer & Trans People
My name is River Nice and I am from Toms River, New Jersey. So in 2016, I was new to Philly and I was working at this tech startup. Part of what I liked about working at the tech ...
After Therapist Outs Student To Parents & Turns School Against Her, Trans Teen Finds a Way to Thrive.
I’m Arielle Rebekah. I am from Harrington Park, New Jersey. I struggled with depression my entire life. And when I was 17 years old, I became so depressed that my parents decide...
God Compels Gay Christian to Accept Himself. “You’re Trying to Be Something You’re Not.”
I’m Rob Mundras and I am from East Windsor, New Jersey. When I was in my early twenties, I was an employee at a fast food restaurant, which was called Gino’s. And me and this ...
Story Update: Katie Hinchey-Wise On Love, Elections And Empowering LGBTQ Families & Caregivers.
Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. Today, we’re going to be speaking with Katie Hinchey-Wise who we spoke with about four years ago. But before we do, let’s take ...
Story Update: Andre J On Defying Gender Constraints & Choosing “Faith Over Fear.”
Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. We’re going to be speaking with Andre, who shared their story with us just over five years ago. But before we do, let’s take a ...
After Hitting Rock Bottom, Gay Man Adopts A Dog. “I Have A Great Life With An Amazing, Little, Bitchy Dog.”
Hi. My name’s Rob Garofalo. I’m from Parsippany, New Jersey. I’ve led a pretty charmed life or a life of privilege and then, you know, at about the age of 39 or right before...
Gay Man Comes Out In The Workplace. “Be Who You Are, Embrace Who You Are, Leverage Your Differences.”
Hi, my name is Steve and I’m from north Jersey. I began working in the retail apparel industry out of college and it was predominantly a very safe environment for someone in the...
Straight Father Creates Safe Space For Gay Son. “It’s Important To Talk To The Children About Everything.”
My name is Freddy Rojas and I’m from Hoboken, New Jersey. In 1984, I graduated high school and went straight into the army at the age of 17. When I got out of the military, in 1...
“I Never Thought About Sexual Violence As Something That Could Be Perpetrated By A Woman.”
My name is Marissa. I am from Montclair, New Jersey. Growing up as an only child, I sought out older kids and wanted to be taken under their wing. When I was 17, I was a camp coun...
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