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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Google Earth Satellite Image of Nuevo Leon Mexico

by G. Heron

I’m From San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

I came out to my sisters and friends when I was 17. It came as a shock but they accepted me and loved me for who I am. I’m American but was born and raised here in Mexico because...

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Cesar Galindo – World AIDS Day

by Cesar Galindo

Cesar Galindo – World AIDS Day

To commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, we spoke with fashion designer Cesar Galindo. Cesar was on Bravo’s “The Fashion Show” and also designed Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B....

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I’m From Columbia, SC – Video Story.

by Gabriel Neitz

I’m From Columbia, SC – 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...

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I’m From Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

by Carissa & Josie

I’m From Alamogordo, NM – Video Story.

Josie: The way I found out about my daughter was that she went out one night and I was very angry. The next morning is when she came out and told me she was gay. And I didn’t acc...

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Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by Alex Barros

I’m From Anchorage, AK.

I was born in a small town in Cuba called Matanzas to a mother and father whose identity is unknown to me. Sometime between the time I was two weeks to two months old I was acquire...

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Satellite overhead image of Texas from Google Earth 2022

by Israel Luna

I’m From Dallas, TX – Video Story.

NOTE – Israel Luna is the director of the recently released indie film, Ticked-Off Trannies With Knives. The film opened in New York last weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival an...

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Satellite overhead image of Puerto Rico from Google Earth 2022

by Jesus Roberto Rivera

I’m From Aguada, Puerto Rico.

My town is 95 miles west of San Juan and if you are a fan of The Amazing Race, parts of my town were featured a couple of seasons ago. In hindsight, I had a happy childhood, but li...

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Satellite overhead image of Puerto Rico from Google Earth 2022

by Carlos M. Gonzalez

I’m From Ponce, Puerto Rico.

When I was growing up in Puerto Rico, I knew I was different. Very young I would shyly look at the guys and admire their looks, their bodies, the way they dressed. It’s funny, wh...

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Satellite overhead image of Virginia from Google Earth 2022

by Antonio

I’m From Lorton, VA.

I came out at the age of 15. I never thought I would’ve come out at that particular time. However, shortly before my freshman year ended, my whole world became a lot more real. M...

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Satellite overhead image of Texas from Google Earth 2022

by Antonio Cerna

I’m From Dallas, TX – Video Story

Note: Antonio Cerna is the founder and editor of Homo-Neurotic, The Gentleman’s Guide to Art, Fashion, Culture & Nightlife. It’s a great blog, so be sure to check it out. ...

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I’m From Buenos Aires, Argentina.

by Tomas R.

I’m From Buenos Aires, Argentina.

After two and a half years of my first (and longest) relationship with another man, I remember how strong, confident and mature I felt.  It was a sometimes hard/sometimes great an...

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