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 Sexuality Stories
The Impact of Missing Out On “Junior High Drama.”
I’m Jose Reyes, I’m from Corvallis, Oregon. I grew up in a religious and conservative household, I also went to a Christian school, went to church a lot. So for me, always know...
“Men Are Gay Because They Like Men. You Should Think About Putting on a Little Muscle Next Time.”
My name is Jason Wimberly, and I grew up in a small town called Lodi, California, So I was fortunate enough to go to this amazing art school where you would major like in a univers...
“I Was Very, Very Happy That Stonewall Had Happened.”
My name is Perry Brass, I’m originally from Savannah, Georgia. I realized I was gay, certainly by the time I was 15. And at that point I went through a real crisis. And like a lo...
Performance Teaching Artist Confronts Homophobia.
My name is Karen Anzoategui and I’m from Huntington Park, California, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. I’m a solo performer, writer, artivist, and actor. And I teach performance to...
Homophobic Nurse Attempts To Prevent Gay Couple From Adopting.
I’m Andy Miller and I’m from South Houston, Texas. My partner and I decided that we wanted to be parents. So after a lot of planning, a lot of research, and frankly just a lot ...
After Literally Running Away From His Problems, Cameron Decides To Live His Truth.
My name is Cameron Kinslow and I’m from Pomona, California. When I was really little I used to play with my sister’s toys and we’d have the best time together. And it was jus...
“Gender Isn’t What We Used To Think It Was.”
I’m Harrison Apple and I’m from Jupiter, Florida. It was probably 3 or 4 months ago, maybe a little bit longer, the memory is kind of hazy, but we were at this vigil for a tran...
After Becoming Vegan, Queer Woman Experiences Unexpected Results
My name is Shannon Clarke and I’m from Miami, Florida. Three years ago I went to a bookstore looking for a book on healthier eating and picked up this book and it happened to be ...
The Importance of Finding Your Tribe In The Gay Community.
My name is Robert Scott and I’m from San Diego, California. My father was a periodic alcoholic, he would come home and tear up the house, I mean, not literally, but cause a great...
“I Still Want to Have a Family. It’s Just Going to Look Different.” Coming Out In A Catholic Family.
I’m Carlo and I’m from Sydney, Australia. It took me 25 years to come out to my best friend, to my family, and a large part of that delay is because of my Catholic faith, my Ca...
Agender Person Goes From Being Bullied In The Newark Projects To Gracing The Cover of French Vogue
I’m Andre J., I’m from Newark, New Jersey. I remember this one particular time growing up in the projects that I was coming home from school and a 20-year-old looked at me and ...
“Sometimes We Only Get One Shot.” Finding Love On The Subway.
My name is Simone Davis and I’m from New York City, New York. She was dressed average. Just big winter jacket, sweatpants and rain boots. The train comes and we get on the same t...
