by Nikki Olsen

I’m From Spring, TX.

I once read that the ancient Egyptians had fifty words for sand and the Eskimos had a hundred words for snow. I wish I had a thousand words for love, but all that comes to mind is...

by Richard Socarides

Richard Socarides Recalls Coming Out To His Dad, One of the Founders of Conversion Therapy

While everyone’s coming out story is different, Richard Socarides’ might be one of the most unique. Richard, who served as President Clinton’s senior adviser on gay rights, TRANSCRIPT: I’m Richard Socarides and I’m from New York City, New York. My father was, his name was Charles Socarides MD. He was the founder, or one of the founders, of the sc...

by Nathan Gibson

I’m From Rootstown, OH.

Bags are packed. Rejected by peers and family members. I take a deep breath as I go through the security line at the airport. At first the obvious questions begin to race through ...

by Nancy Ponte

I’m From Nicosia, Cyprus.

I was only 16 when I realised that I was a lesbian, when a lot of the relationships that I had with guys failed, just because I felt that something was wrong with me. My lesbian l...

by Jim Schneider and Edward Strickler

AIDS Activist and Radio DJ Explain How Their Relationship Works

Edward Strickler would rather talk about his AIDS activism. Jim would rather talk about his favorite African guitarist, Diblo Dibala. They met in 1981 and have been together since...

by Peter Domani

I’m From The Bronx, NY.

“Hey you, you in the leather jacket, what are you a faggot?” I was on my way to work in the North Bronx, when I heard a teenager yelling this at me from across the street. He ...

by Sam L

I’m From Bristol, England, UK.

As I sat on my bed gazing at the television screen watching BBC Parliament for the first time, it occurred to me that I will always remember this day, February 5, 2013, for this w...

by Todd Howard

A Gay Man’s Journey of Marrying a Straight Woman.

Todd Howard was gay, out, and lived in San Francisco. He then married a woman. We ended up getting married because I had, with all my relationships with males in San Francisco, so...

by Michael Poole

I’m From Sydney, Australia.

I’ve always known that I was gay. Well before I had even heard the word, or knew its full implications. I never believed it to be wrong, how could love be so? But growing up in ...