by Marcella Andrews

First Graders Rush To The Defense of Mom’s Trans Daughter: “These Kids Are Incredible. We’re Gonna Be Okay.”

I am Marcella Andrews and I am from Madison, Wisconsin. I grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin and went to high school there. I have a distinct memory in high school of being in the ha...

by Kyler Wilson

“This Is Who I Am Supposed To Be.” Trans Man Finds His Truth After Chance Encounter At A Party.

My name is Kyler Wilson and I’m from Boise, Idaho. I think I was 8 or 9. My mom began finding suicide notes that I had written about how my family would be better off without me...

by Amelia Meigs

“This Is What I Have To Do To Fit In.” Bisexual Woman Goes To Great Lengths For Acceptance.

So I’m Amelia Meigs. I’m from Issaquah – the Seattle area of Washington. I was in grad school. I had just transferred to a new school in Saint Louis and I had never really b...

by Markus Boos

“I Was Actually Being Honest With Myself For The First Time.” Gay Man Comes Out To Wife And Kids.

My name is Markus Boos and I am from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. I had been married to a woman for 10 years and we had twin boys and a dog. When we first came to Seattle, during t...

by Nash Keyes

Student Fights To Change School Dress Code–And Wins. “I Should Be Allowed To Wear A Suit.”

I’m Nash Keyes. I’m from Columbus, Ohio. So late one night after a long day of school, like in the middle of winter I think, I was at home brushing my teeth to get ready for b...

by Sho Barksdale

“Are The Cats Gay, Too?” Queer Woman Comes Out To Mother With A Little Help From Her Feline Friends.

My name is Sho Barksdale. I am from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Animals have always been a big part of my family’s life. Growing up, I’ve had cats, dogs, hamsters, rats, snapping ...

by Blair Perry

“Listen, Dude. I’m Gorgeous.” Transwoman Finds Confidence During Dress-Up Day In High School.

I’m Blair Perry and I am from Boulder, Colorado. When I was five, my sister dressed me up in a bunch of princess clothes and she put this hair on me that – it wasn’t even re...

by Charlotte Lewis

“Coming Out Is An Act Of Activism.” Lesbian Reflects On Being Out In The Workplace.

I’m Charlotte Lewis. I’m from Geneva, Switzerland. The first time I had to come out was to my mother. I came out. I was 16 years old. We were in Geneva. She said, “That’s ...

by Ben

“Try To Own The Narrative.” Gay Man’s Long Path To Healing After Statutory Rape By His Mentor.

I’m Ben. I’m from Seattle, Washington. I knew I was gay from about the age of 12 or so and by the time I was 17, I was getting ready to come out. So, there was an AIDS service...