Our Collections
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.
Story Updates
We interviewed previous storytellers for an update on their story and also to find out what’s been going on in their life since they first shared their story. Part interview, part sequel, these long-format updates provide a more in-depth look into the storytellers themselves.
What Was It Like?
When you have more years under your belt, you naturally have more stories to share. What Was It Like? Is a program that allows elders to share between 4-6 standalone stories. If you want to hear what it was like to be LGBTQIA+ in years past, this program is for you.
Coming Out Stories
Whether it’s to a family member, colleague, or new friend, coming out is something queer and trans people do throughout their entire lives. These stories span the entire emotional spectrum, from hilarious to tragic, from relatable to unimaginable.
50-State Story Tour
In 2010, the I’m From Driftwood crew embarked on a 4-month, 50-state story collection tour to document stories in towns and cities all across the country. The Tour itself landed in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and you can watch all the stories collected from the Story Tour right here.
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Latest Stories
Competing on Legendary and Megan Thee Stallion’s Praise Inspire Queer Man to Build Texas Ballroom Scene
My name is Antonio Padron. I’m from San Antonio, Texas. And when I was 16, I was in my living room watching TV. I was watching MTV and there was a dance show on there. It&...
LGBTQIA+ Texans Find Belonging at Texas Latino Pride
I am Juan Contreras. I’m from Dallas, Texas. So the first person I came out to was my cousin. You know, he was more… he was out. He asked me if I wanted to go to this...
Gay Son Brings Mom to His Ball… and She Ends Up Competing
I’m Ryan Thompson. I’m from Houston, Texas. And in high school, I was out in school, but not out to my mom. A couple of years later, I’m in college, first win...