by Thomas Boettner

I’m From Spartanburg, SC.

Somewhere down the line the idea gets passed along that everyone’s life is unique, down to the tiniest minutia, and at the same time we are all connected due to our similar life...

by Julian Allen

I’m From Lufkin, TX.

Growing up in Lufkin is like living in a fantasy land. Smack dead in between Houston and Dallas, you seem to strive for the fast-paced city life in a town of only about 33,000 (on...

by Richard Robinson

I’m From Clarkston, MI.

At the young age of 5 I had my first homosexual experience of any sort. I took another boys hand while in line to walk out for recess and I kissed it like I saw in those Disney mo...

by Roger Wykes

I’m From Bend, OR.

In high school I always loved going to dances, especially the dances where guys wore formal wear. I have always felt sexy wearing beautiful clothes, and there were very few social...

by James Bell

I’m From Akron, OH – Featured Artist

FEATURED ARTIST – Joe Sinness STORY by James Bell I grew up in Akron, Ohio, a working class town, home to three of the four major rubber companies. The smokestacks belched sul...

by John H.

I’m From Pembroke, MA.

I am cursed with two dueling character traits that very often test the limits of this gay seventeen-year-old. On one hand, I am very proud of who I am. I wake up in the morning an...

by Frances

I’m From Mechanicsville, VA.

It is my dad’s 36th birthday and I am holding a cardboard box that is moving. He’s on the phone—he’s often on the phone—but the night’s plan has no room for interrupti...

by Matthew Thompson

I’m From Maple Grove, MN – Video Story

Interested in being in a Video Story? Just let me know and we’ll set up a time and place to meet. Watch all the IFD Video Stories here. For the transcript, Continue Reading. ...

by Heather Murphy

I’m From Seattle, WA.

1.) I am a woman. 2.) I am married to a man. 3.) I work to defend queer youth rights and fight victimization. 4.) I am queer. 5.) I am bisexual. Most people hear the first two and...