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.
Latest Coming Out Stories
“There Was Just So Much Fear” About Being A Lesbian.
“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...
Trans Woman Shuts Down Minister With Research, Notes, And A Highlighter.
TRANSCRIPT: Hi, I’m Gina Grahame, I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I came out as transsexual in 1992. I was 29 at the time. I always tell people that transitioning was my last resor...
1988: Transgender Woman Helps 22-Year-Old Lesbian From Texas Come Out.
I’m Ann Brown and I’m from El Paso, Texas. So back in 1988, when I graduated University of Texas at Austin, I moved to New York. And that was a huge move for me, coming from th...
“Those Women Carry Knives.” Mother Warns Daughter About Lesbians.
My name is Inca Mohamed, I am originally from the Caribbean but came to the US as a child. I have always been living between those two cultures. In my early mid-20s, I was living i...
“Your Father Knew. And He Loved You Regardless.”
My name is Kaitlin Apostol and I’m from Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. So back in 2004, I was a junior at Academy Park High School. And I was kinda still figuring myself out as far a...
Being Nonbinary and Gender Fluid: “You Don’t Have To Own Up To One Label Or Be One Thing.”
TRANSCRIPT: My name is Ada Guzman, and I’m from New York City. When I was in 7th grade, I had this Latin teacher. She had been my Latin teacher a year before, and she was also my...
Transgender Lesbian: “I Took A Brave Step To Ensure That I Live In The Light of Truth.”
This story was found with the help of Diversity Role Models which actively seeks to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying in UK schools. I’m Victoria Baker, or Tori as my...
Transgender Woman Thought She Was “A UFO Child Left Here By Mistake.”
The life expectancy of a trans woman of color, actually I think it’s like a trans person, but I identify as a trans woman of color I like to say, the life expectancy of a trans wom“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...
Using Humor Through Bullying, Homophobia, and the AIDS Epidemic
“I Wouldn’t Kiss You If You Were The Last Boy On Earth.” Well it was 1969 just pre-Stonewall. And I was a Sophomore in high school. I went to St. Peter’s Preparatory School...
Grandma Forces Gay Teen To Come Out To Family One At A Time. “She Was Actually Enjoying My Pain.”
My name is Jawann McBeth, I’m from Ewing, New Jersey. When I was 5 years old, my mom got to this point in the Bible. I remember I was Leviticus 18:22 where it said, “Thou shall...
“Why Isn’t My Family Changing Their Facebook Profile Picture” To Show LGBTQ Support?
Hi, I’m Tony Howell, I’m from Fortville, Indiana. And I came out to my mom in 2005. I came home from school and I said, “Mom, I need to tell you something.” And she took it...
“The Greatest Gift In Life Was Meeting The Love Of My Life.”
“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...
