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 Lesbian Stories
Black Community Spotlight: Amber Hikes
I’m from Atlanta, GA. My name is Amber and I was born in Okinawa, Japan, but I am from Atlanta, Georgia. So my experience is that people of color, when I hear their coming...
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 Memphis, TN.
I was fifteen when I realized I was in love with my best friend. I’d never had much interest in boys, but I tried to feign interest so I could feel included in the other girls’...
I’m from El Dorado Hills, CA.
I’m not out of the closet. Yet. And I think this is because I’m not sure. I’m just not absolutely completely sure. But it started only a month ago. I am still in middle schoo...
I’m From Cedar, BC, Canada.
Last fall, I discovered that I am sexually attracted to women. Let me tell you, it came as a bit of a shock to me. I am 28 years old. I have been serious about dating men since I w...
We’re From Bloomington, IN – Video Story
Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...
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...
We’re From Fair Lawn, NJ – Video Story.
Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you have...
I’m From Dubuque, IA.
They say “the truth will set you free.” I’m not sure I believe that. I used to lie to everyone, and sometimes I still do. And sometimes the truth pays off, sometimes it make...
I’m From Cornwall, UK.
It was the 23rd day in May. I’d been putting it off for what felt like an eternity. But I knew it had to happen some time soon. I didn’t know how you’d take it. I didn’t kn...
I’m From St. Augustine Beach, FL.
On December 22, 2010, President Obama signed the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The next day I brought a picture of my partner and I to work–I’m in the military–and plac...
