by Albert Eisenberg

“When’s It Going To Be Okay To Call You ‘Albert the F*ggot’?”

I’m Albert Eisenberg, I’m from Philadelphia. When I came out which was in 2009, right after I finished high school so I was 18, I was pretty confident from the get-go that I w...

by Robbie Macaraeg

In This Family Of Seattle Seahawks Fanatics, Coming Out Can Wait For A Commercial.

I’m Robbie Macaraeg from Bremerton, Washington. Being from Washington, the Seattle area, we have a lot of pride in our town. I even have a Seattle tattoo. I come from a family o...

by Abby Fink

“Surprise!” Abby Comes Out To Her 90-Year-Old Grandpa.

I’m Abby Fink and I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I recently came out to my grandfather. He was kind of the last one in my family to know. His name is Irving and he’s t...

by Scott Blair

Gay Law Student Puts Ex-gay Counselor In His Place.

My name is Scott Blair. I’m from Ocean Grove, New Jersey. When you apply to law school these days, you can actually mark on your application if you are openly gay, lesbian, bise...

by Joseph Barden

“I Thought You Were Better Than That.” High School Bully Learns Invaluable Lesson From Friend.

My name is Joseph Barden and I’m from Richmond, Virginia. And I was a freshman in high school and I was very happy, because I was lucky enough to be sitting with a bunch of uppe...

by George Ashiotis

Blind Gay Man Discovers He’s Not Alone.

I’m George Ashiotis and I grew up in Astoria Queens. Around the age of five, I was playing ball in the park with my father and my sister. I remember there was a blue ball that w...

by Mike Szymanski

“[If You’re Bisexual] Why Don’t You Choose To Be With A Woman And Be Like You’re Normal?”

I’m Mike Szymanski and I’m from Hollywood, California. I always knew that I was interested in boys and girls, it always was the case. And I didn’t really know what bisexuali...

by Andrew Morrison-Gurza

Man With Cerebral Palsy Recalls First Time At A Gay Bar

My name is Andrew Morrison-Gurza, and I live in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I am going to tell the story of the first time that I went to a gay bar as somebody with a disability. I re...

by James Clementi

James Clementi Chooses a Life of Compassion and Activism Following A Family Tragedy

I’m James Clementi and I’m from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Growing up, my family was very loving. I come from a household with a mom and a dad and two younger brothers. I’m the ...