by Mark Itell

I’m From Valparaiso, IN.

Many people make up this myth that “gay” people aren’t masculine enough to play sports. I have always had this interest in boxing. I went 18 years sparring with men, both ga...

by Mark Thomas

I’m From Moscow, Russia.

Yes, I am from Moscow, Russia! A very, very cold place to be born in and raised. Since childhood I have always had a love for aviation of any sort. So I made it my purpose to beco...

by 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots

Today I’m going to be out celebrating LGBT Pride in New York with some friends. If it weren’t for the people who stood up for themselves 40 years ago today at Stonewall Inn, I...

by David Hawkins

I’m From Easley, SC – 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.   Being from South Carolina, I al...

Philly Gives Driftwood Warm Welcome – Part II

Yesterday I posted about I’m From Driftwood being part of a First Person Arts Salon in Philadelphia. To view the rest of the stories, Continue Reading below. Also be sure ...

by Michelle P.

I’m From Dallas, TX.

I grew up in the South – with the conservative attitudes that entails. My parents had divorced, and my father had killed himself when I was 12. Despite the instability I grew up...

Philly Gives Driftwood Warm Welcome – Part I

IFD was fortunate enough to be part of a First Person Arts Salon, which is “an interactive program offering emerging and established artists and writers an opportunity to pres...

by J. Priola

I’m From Pittsburgh, PA

My story starts with one really lonely day at school when one of my classmates called me worthless. I sat there and saw all my friends watching as he put my self-esteem to -23. I ...

Behind The Scenes

I want to take a quick minute to formerly introduce a couple key contributors to I’m From Driftwood. Rafi Mittlefehldt (He’s From Clear Lake, TX. Really.) made the mistake o...