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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“Transitioning Has Been A Journey And I Wouldn’t Trade It For The World.”

by Pearl Bennett

“Transitioning Has Been A Journey And I Wouldn’t Trade It For The World.”

“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...

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Transgender Woman Thought She Was “A UFO Child Left Here By Mistake.”

by Cecilia Gentili

Transgender Woman Thought She Was “A UFO Child Left Here By Mistake.”

The life expectancy of a trans woman of color, actually I think it’s like a trans person, but I identify as a trans woman of color I like to say, the life expectancy of a trans wom“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...

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“It’s Just Normal. My Two Kids and My Dog and My Husband.”

by Tony

“It’s Just Normal. My Two Kids and My Dog and My Husband.”

This story was found with the help of Diversity Role Models which actively seeks to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying in UK schools. My name is Tony and I’m from Nort...

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Using Humor Through Bullying, Homophobia, and the AIDS Epidemic

by Thom Hansen

Using Humor Through Bullying, Homophobia, and the AIDS Epidemic

“I Wouldn’t Kiss You If You Were The Last Boy On Earth.” Well it was 1969 just pre-Stonewall. And I was a Sophomore in high school. I went to St. Peter’s Preparatory School...

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After Hiring Musician, Church Removes His Piano From Pulpit Because He’s Gay

by David Raleigh

After Hiring Musician, Church Removes His Piano From Pulpit Because He’s Gay

Hi, my name is David Raleigh and I’m from Seattle, Washington, where I grew up in a very unique situation. My mom was a very religious woman, and she, when I was 4 years old, she...

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“My Grandfather Led the Raid on the Stonewall Inn.”

by Becki Pine

“My Grandfather Led the Raid on the Stonewall Inn.”

I’m Becki Pine, I’m from Short Hills, New Jersey. My family has always been one that celebrates individuality and is supportive of other people. So when I was 5, I remember I w...

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Grandma Forces Gay Teen To Come Out To Family One At A Time. “She Was Actually Enjoying My Pain.”

by Jawann McBeth

Grandma Forces Gay Teen To Come Out To Family One At A Time. “She Was Actually Enjoying My Pain.”

My name is Jawann McBeth, I’m from Ewing, New Jersey. When I was 5 years old, my mom got to this point in the Bible. I remember I was Leviticus 18:22 where it said, “Thou shall...

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Gay Man Staying Married To Woman “Wasn’t Fair To Me And It Wasn’t Fair To Her.”

by Ken Henderson

Gay Man Staying Married To Woman “Wasn’t Fair To Me And It Wasn’t Fair To Her.”

My name is Ken Henderson and I’m from Globe, Arizona. I dated girls in high school, I noticed boys a lot but being gay wasn’t something that really seemed an option to me at th...

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“The Greatest Gift In Life Was Meeting The Love Of My Life.”

by Robert Richards

“The Greatest Gift In Life Was Meeting The Love Of My Life.”

“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...

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After Humiliating Police Raid, Gay Man Learns To Stand Up For Himself And Others.

by T.J. Mannix

After Humiliating Police Raid, Gay Man Learns To Stand Up For Himself And Others.

My name is T.J. Mannix, I’m from Boca Raton, Florida. I realized once I had an inkling that I was gay, I realized that if I won awards and if I got trophies and if I got honors a...

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“Mother Told Me to Stay Away From Those Lesbians.”

by Sandy Warshaw

“Mother Told Me to Stay Away From Those Lesbians.”

7puGcsw-qCI“What Was It Like? Stories by LGBTQ Elders” is a new program by I’m From Driftwood, in partnership with Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider, and SAGE, the countr...

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Father Evolves From “I’d Disown [My Gay Son]” to “I’m Sorry. I Love You, Son.”

by Cesar Pina

Father Evolves From “I’d Disown [My Gay Son]” to “I’m Sorry. I Love You, Son.”

Hello, my name is Cesar Pina and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. About 10 years ago, walking about at a family function around the adults, being a teenager. It was a conversation ab...

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