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Story Update: Charlie Poulson “I Look at Being Trans as a Superpower.”

by Charlie Poulson

Story Update: Charlie Poulson “I Look at Being Trans as a Superpower.”

Nathan: Welcome to this week’s Story Update. Today, we’re going to be talking with Charlie Poulson. But first, let’s take a look his story. Charlie: My name is Charlie Pou...

Texas Drag Queen’s Parents Evolve From “You’re Going To Hell” To “Being Presidents Of My Fan Club.”

by Timothy Byars

Texas Drag Queen’s Parents Evolve From “You’re Going To Hell” To “Being Presidents Of My Fan Club.”

My name is Timothy Byars. I’m from Wichita Falls, Texas. Every time the church doors were open, we were there. My granny was – played the piano every Sunday and Wednesday. My ...

The Impact of Missing Out On “Junior High Drama.”

by Jose Reyes

The Impact of Missing Out On “Junior High Drama.”

I’m Jose Reyes, I’m from Corvallis, Oregon. I grew up in a religious and conservative household, I also went to a Christian school, went to church a lot. So for me, always kno...

I’m From Eugene, OR.

by Ken Barnhart

I’m From Eugene, OR.

Prior to my first public declaration that I was gay, I had been married to a wonderful woman for 27 years. Together we raised four children and I have two grandchildren. I love th...

I’m From Portland, OR.

by Luke Lebaron

I’m From Portland, OR.

Momma loved pretty. She kept all her pretty locked up in a turquoise travel case that she hid in the back of her closet. I remember being about five (or maybe six) years old and s...

I’m From Clackamas, OR.

by Sassafras Lowrey

I’m From Clackamas, OR.

I was raised to never get away. Manipulation and abuse are what I thought family meant. I grew up in dysfunction. The physical bruises so much easier to heal than the ones that la...

I’m From McMinnville, OR.

by Justin K.

I’m From McMinnville, OR.

I had always known I was gay. I came out at 18 during my first year at college—my first year away from home. There was nothing extraordinary about coming out to my mom (on the p...

I’m From Oregon City, OR.

by Andreas Gibson

I’m From Oregon City, OR.

Growing up, all the “stereotypically gay” things that I did and liked were not really unusual for anyone in my family. All of my family loves to decorate, cook, shop, and perf...

I’m From Portland, OR.

by Thomas Moore

I’m From Portland, OR.

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe…phewwwwwww. I let out a long breath. “Mom I’m really nervous.” I say in a tone that screams “HELP ME!”, “Boo, there’s nothing to be scare...

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