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 Neyland, Wales, UK.
I had been haunted by homosexual thoughts and indulgences for some time. But with being 16 and within easy reach of an internet enabled computer at home, they were getting hard to ...
My Personal Gay Holiday.
I’m from Highland Park, IL. When Jamie came out at 15, his boyfriend at the time wanted him to celebrate that day every year. He said, “Today is your personal coming out d...
Spirituality vs. Sexuality.
Jared was an active member in his church and volunteered at a local homeless shelter. After another church member discovered he was gay, he was soon faced with an option: stop bein...
I’m From Asheville, NC.
I knew I was gay by the time I was 4 years old. My mother basically did the best she could but most times that wasn’t very much. Although I had two older half siblings I felt lik...
I’m From Roger Mills, OK.
I grew up on a farm in Western Oklahoma. I am the fourth of five boys. I didn’t know I was different but I was treated different by family and at school. I described it back then...
Parents Evolve On Accepting Transgender Son.
When Jude came out to his parents as a lesbian, all was well in the world. Even when I was little, my parents would sit my sister and me down and they would say, “If either of yo...
I’m From Knob Noster, MO.
I grew up in an Air Force household. Originally from Missouri, but I’ve lived everywhere else too. My family was very conservative and southern Baptist. Some would argue that it�...
I’m From Elizabeth, NJ.
What I was about to say to my children would, I knew, change our relationships irrevocably – there would be no un-doing. Having this conversation went against all that I endeavor...
I’m From Eugene, OR.
Prior to my first public declaration that I was gay, I had been married to a wonderful woman for 27 years. Together we raised four children and I have two grandchildren. I love the...
I’m From New York, NY.
I have struggled with homosexuality for many years. I never could decide if I was a lesbian or a bisexual female. I was made fun of a lot in school because of my choices. Some guys...
Mom Attends Drag Show To Learn How To Accept Gay Son.
Barton’s story will take you on an up-and-down journey, beginning with optimism… In this chat room, I met this professor. He became a very influential person in my life. I was ...
I’m From Gilbert, AZ.
I’m 16 and I’m currently a Junior in high school. I don’t know if anybody knows except for a few of my close friends, but I’m not straight. I’m open about it, but I haven...
