by James Schwartz

I’m From Burr Oak, MI.

I have read many “True Tales of the ex-Amish”-esque tomes and found little to identify with, with no LGBT stories. I took a half-hearted stab at explaining the religious repre...

by Matthew Lucas

I’m From Sheboygan Falls, WI.

I spent my first year of college in Stevens Point, WI. A small community completely devoted to natural resources, forestry, and for some reason camouflage attire. Needless to say ...

by Hugh Ryan

I’m From Irvington, NY – Featured Artist

FEATURED ARTIST – Brian Ness STORY by Hugh Ryan At this distance, it’s hard to know whether the comment on my mid-year report card – “Hugh is the best-loved child in the s...

by Aaron Dominguez

I’m From Spring, TX.

It wasn’t until I was 19 that I came out to myself. It’s amazing how difficult just saying those three little words can be, even to oneself. Upon saying them, it is as if imme...

by Geer Austin

I’m From Wilton, CT.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...

by Cashmere Ferragamo

I’m From Los Angeles, CA.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...

by Bella Gambino

I’m From Brooklyn, NY.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...

by Tyrell Gorton

I’m From Poughkeepsie, NY.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...

by Kenyatta Taiste

I’m From Charleston, SC.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...