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 Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

by Carissa & Josie

I’m From Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

Josie: The way I found out about my daughter was that she went out one night and I was very angry. The next morning is when she came out and told me she was gay. And I didn’t acc...

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Satellite overhead image of Virginia from Google Earth 2022

by Earl

I’m From Orange, VA – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if ...

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I’m From Atlanta, GA – Video Story.

by Justin Moon

I’m From Atlanta, GA – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if ...

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I’m From West Hartford, CT – Video Story.

by Jake Conway

I’m From West Hartford, CT – Video Story.

I’m Jake Conway. I’m from West Hartford, Connecticut. And I’m the Editor in Chief of Q magazine at Yale. The story I wanted to tell was my coming out story – when, during C...

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I’m From Providence, RI – Video Story.

by David Cicilline

I’m From Providence, RI – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if y...

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I’m From Brandon, MS – Video Story.

by Ashley Jackson

I’m From Brandon, MS – Video Story.

After nearly losing her life in a drunk driving accident, Ashley decides it’s time to live an open, honest life. Ashley explains: Having that self destructive life, led to almost...

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I’m From Black Rock City, NV – Video Story.

by Kevin Farrell

I’m From Black Rock City, NV – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if ...

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I’m From Cazenovia, NY – Video Story.

by Amanda

I’m From Cazenovia, NY – Video Story.

My name’s Amanda and I’m from Cazenovia, New York, small little town outside Syracuse, New York. When I first came to SAGE, which (is) an organization for elder LGBT. When I di...

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I’m From Oahu, HI – Video Story.

by Dave

I’m From Oahu, HI – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if ...

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Mayor Annise Parker – I’m From Houston, TX.

by Annise Parker

Mayor Annise Parker – I’m From Houston, TX.

Transcript: My name is Annise Parker and I am the Mayor of Houston Texas. I knew that I was gay, began putting a name to it when I was twelve, didn’t come out until I was fifteen...

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I’m From Southborough, MA – Video Story.

by Ray

I’m From Southborough, MA – Video Story.

I’m Ray and I’m from Southborough, Massachusetts. And I’m transgender. Growing up I didn’t necessarily know that I was male identified, but I liked to act male. I liked to ...

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I’m From Chicago, IL – Video Story.

by Zack Rosen

I’m From Chicago, IL – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. Today’s storyteller is Zack Rosen, the free spirit,...

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