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 Black Stories
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...
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...
Transgender Woman Sacrifices Everything To Finally Be Herself.
My name is Mila Jam and I’m from Columbus, Georgia. So I created this drag persona, Britney Houston, who is the Pop Parody Princess of Music Videos. I was having a moment of succ...
I Told My Boyfriend I Love Him. His Response Was…
My name is Michael Coulter and I’m from Flint, Michigan. I feel like my life really began when I turned 18 and moved out of my parents house to go to college. It was a time of �...
Discovering the Gender and Racial Divide in the LGBTQ Community
I’m Femi Redwood. I’m from Milton, Delaware, which is about 15 minutes outside of Rehoboth Beach. Teeny tiny little place in Delaware, with about 13 black people, so 6 of them ...
“This Is My Boyfriend.” 5-Year-Old Falls In Love With Hercules.
My name is Alexander Zuccaro, I’m originally from Tom’s River, New Jersey. I can remember growing up always feeling strange, odd, and different. Not just for being gay but bein...
“You’re Really Sweet, I’m Just Not Into Black Guys.” Experiencing Racism Within The LGBTQ Community.
I’m Nelson Moses Lassiter, I’m from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When I came to terms with my sexuality, it took a very long time. I used to just debate with myself back and for...
“Truth or Dare” Results in Teen’s First Gay Kiss.
I’m Tirrell and I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. Before moving to Georgia, I lived in Hawaii until I was 15. Growing up in Hawaii, it was different, it was a bit isolated, I didn’t...
IFD Live: “Queering Things Up” At Doggy Daycare.
I’m from The Bronx. When I was 8 or 9 years old I was really into this show called Pepper Ann. And it was this cartoon about this skinny red-head girl with glasses named Pepper A...
“I Thought You Were Better Than That.” High School Bully Learns Invaluable Lesson From Friend.
My name is Joseph Barden and I’m from Richmond, Virginia. And I was a freshman in high school and I was very happy, because I was lucky enough to be sitting with a bunch of upper...
“I Am Who I Am, You Should Get Over It.” A Trans* Youth’s Path to Self-Acceptance.
I’m Alex Williams. I’m from Philadelphia. Growing up, I was raised very, very, like, Christian, just strict, like, down-your-throat kind of Christian religion. Before you can e...
