I'm From Driftwood

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.

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I’m From Hawaii – Video Story

by Novalei Gonzalez

I’m From Hawaii – Video Story

After having suicidal thoughts from being bullied and taunted in school, NovaLei went home to his grandfather, who offered advice that NovaLei still remembers today. “If you neve...

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I’m From Eucutta, MS – Video Story.

by Daniel Cook

I’m From Eucutta, MS – Video Story.

When Daniel came out at 15, his parents gave him two options. “One, you can either leave right now. Just get your stuff and go. Or two, we’re going to enroll you into a Christi...

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I’m From Los Angeles, CA – Video Story.

by Michael

I’m From Los Angeles, CA – Video Story.

“I was in foster care from birth until 18. …and being gay, you didn’t get accepted. We had a couple kids who were out and gay and were treated really badly. So I kept my sexu...

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We’re From Bloomington, IN – Video Story

by Julia and Melissa

We’re From Bloomington, IN – Video Story

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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I’m From Syracuse, NY – Video Story

by Linda Mortimer

I’m From Syracuse, NY – Video Story

We received sad news yesterday that Linda “Sparky” Mortimer passed away early Monday morning. We met Sparky on the Story Tour in Syracuse at her restaurant, “Sparky Town,�...

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I’m From Delaware – Video Story.

by Larry Peterson

I’m From Delaware – Video Story.

My name is Larry Peterson, I’m originally from Kansas, I’ve lived all over the United States, but I’ve been Delaware since 1980, so Delaware is definitely home now. In my out...

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We’re From Fair Lawn, NJ – Video Story.

by Carolyn and Sue Kramer

We’re From Fair Lawn, NJ – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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I’m From Mission Viejo, CA – Video Story.

by Dave Valk

I’m From Mission Viejo, CA – Video Story.

Today is the 3-year anniversary of the passage of Prop 8. Dave Valk, who we met in Miami on the 50-state Story Tour, shares with us what it was like the day after the 2008 election...

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I’m From Berlin, PA – Video Story.

by Barry Warner

I’m From Berlin, PA – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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I’m From McComb, MS – Video Story.

by Rob Leary

I’m From McComb, MS – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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I’m From Toledo, OH – Video Story.

by Noran Wolf

I’m From Toledo, OH – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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I’m From Columbia, SC – Video Story.

by Gabriel Neitz

I’m From Columbia, SC – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...

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