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
I’m From Las Vegas, NV.
I was 4 years old when I realized I liked girls. I remember at that age asking my mom if I was a boy or a girl. She said “Why?! Do you feel like a boy?!” I knew at that very mo...
I’m From Salt Lake City, UT – Video Story.
When Erik came out to his father, he was given two choices: “Get this fixed or get out of the house.” At just 17 years old, Erik found the courage to stay true to who he is, pa...
I’m From Cowan, TN.
Born on the banks of the Ohio in Owensboro, Kentucky, at age twelve, I moved with my family to a small town at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee—a place called Cowa...
I’m From Mobile, AL – Video Story.
Alan’s scornful ex-boyfriend outs him to his mother. Her response isn’t quite what the ex had in mind, though, turning into a blessing in disguise. ...
Brooks Smith (I’m From Charlotte, NC) – Video Story.
Brooks comes out to his mom who’s a therapist, which leads to some awkward, uncomfortable and possibly inappropriate questions. ...
I’m From Cactus, TX.
I realized I was gay at a young age. I would always love for my best friend to stay over. The years passed and I would hear that being gay was wrong. I would hear it left and right...
I’m From San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
I came out to my sisters and friends when I was 17. It came as a shock but they accepted me and loved me for who I am. I’m American but was born and raised here in Mexico because...
I’m From Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
19 years old, and the perfect son but there’s just one little detail: I’m bi. When I was 14 I realized that but didn’t care too much about it. The time passed and I began to ...
I’m From New York, NY.
My sister is the first person that comes to mind when I think of “those were good times” or “that was good parenting.” Yes, parenting, because in many ways she has been a t...
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...
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,�...
I’m From San Diego, CA.
I have heard many “coming out” stories in the past, from friends, and others, and everyone seems to describe this big build up, and sitting down with their parents/guardians/fa...
