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 Gender Stories
“Maybe I Am A Tatted-Up, Crazy Witch Lesbian Slut And Maybe I Just Need To Go Be That Person.”
My name is Autumn and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I grew up in a small cabin, Swiss Family Robinson-style treehouse type situation that my dad built in the middle of a state for...
Trans Woman Reflects On Her Journey: “It Was Real For Me And I Was Okay With It.”
Trans Woman Reflects On Her Journey: “It Was Real For Me And I Was Okay With It.” Yeah, I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and when I was five years old, my parents moved to Ph...
“Sometimes I’m A Woman, Sometimes A Man. Most Of The Time I’m Neither. Sometimes I’m Both At The Same Time.”
My name is Erin Busbee. I’m from Cleveland, Ohio. When I was 6 years old, I was at a playground or a park. And I’m playing with the kid there and their parent comes over and in...
From “Daphne Sometimes” To “Daphne Always”: Trans Woman Reflects On Her Drag Queen Past And Journey To Authenticity.
My name is Daphne Overbeck. I am from Roseland, New Jersey. The year is 2013. It’s mid-February. I wake up at 7:00 AM in my ex’s place in Jersey City and I have to make it to a...
First Graders Rush To The Defense of Mom’s Trans Daughter: “These Kids Are Incredible. We’re Gonna Be Okay.”
I am Marcella Andrews and I am from Madison, Wisconsin. I grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin and went to high school there. I have a distinct memory in high school of being in the hal...
“This Is Who I Am Supposed To Be.” Trans Man Finds His Truth After Chance Encounter At A Party.
My name is Kyler Wilson and I’m from Boise, Idaho. I think I was 8 or 9. My mom began finding suicide notes that I had written about how my family would be better off without me....
Student Fights To Change School Dress Code–And Wins. “I Should Be Allowed To Wear A Suit.”
I’m Nash Keyes. I’m from Columbus, Ohio. So late one night after a long day of school, like in the middle of winter I think, I was at home brushing my teeth to get ready for be...
“Listen, Dude. I’m Gorgeous.” Transwoman Finds Confidence During Dress-Up Day In High School.
I’m Blair Perry and I am from Boulder, Colorado. When I was five, my sister dressed me up in a bunch of princess clothes and she put this hair on me that – it wasn’t even rea...
“What Type Of Weirdo Am I?” Gender Non-Binary Person Reflects On Personal Journey And Acceptance.
My name is Eli. I’m from Austin, Texas. As my mother was nearing the end of an incredibly short labor, especially considering that I was her first child, the doctor, the deliveri...
“My Life Was In Danger.” Genderqueer Venezuelan Seeks Asylum In The United States.
My name is Ilo and I’m from Caracas, Venezuela. When I was – it was 10 years ago, or something like that, I was in Venezuela. I used to practice medicine there. At the time, I ...
One Person’s Journey From Identifying As A Tomboy, Then Femme, and Finally Gender Non-Binary.
I’m E Garcia and I’m from New York City. When I was a kid, I was a huge tomboy. I remember when I was 5, I asked my parents if I could get a mohawk and dye it pink, purple and ...
“Just live free.” Gender Non-Conforming Person Shares Journey.
My name is Kyle Graden. I’m from Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. It was my junior year. I was 17. I had a bunch of queer friends at the time. My high school was attached to, was a ...
