by Barb Genton

I’m From Syracuse, NY – Video Story.

Barb Genton was an elementary school teacher in a small, conservative town and remained closeted for most of her career. “I remained closeted and I dressed thinking that I was f...

by Austin

I’m From Grayling, MI.

I was 22 and sitting in the living room of my house at college with two of my best friends, who I’ll call Jack and Kate.  I was also entirely closeted with no plans to come out...

by Matt Radcliffe

I’m From Spring, TX.

NOTE: Matt has written two IFD stories before. You should read both incredibly powerful and emotional stories here and here before reading his newest one below. It’s so exci...

by Rose

I’m From Brighton, UK.

I think I’ve known I’m gay for years, but I’m still struggling to accept myself and am very much still in the closet. The more I discover myself, the more my relationship wi...

by Jerry Langdon

I’m from Rochester Hills, MI.

Back in the day, the Religious Wrong exclaimed that “joining the Gay Lifestyle” would shorten our lives, cause depression and lead to alcoholism and suicide. Our lives were de...

by Joni Christian

I’m From Kent, OH.

When I was a small child, I prayed every day that God would change me into a girl. I got my wish with the help of hormone therapy and surgery at age 26. My life as a boy ended 35 ...

by Karo

I’m From Friedberg, Germany.

I have always been gay. I knew actresses were gay before I knew I was and before I even knew what gay was. So coming to terms with it was quite easy for me, especially considering...

by Mari S.

I’m From The Bronx, NY.

When you’re a kid no says when I grow up I want to be a mom, especially a single lesbian mother of two. You see in my household homosexuality was not uncommon. I had 2 gay uncle...

What Did You Think Of The Black Community Spotlight? Answer 10 Questions And Let Us Know!

Last week’s Black Community Spotlight was our very first of many Spotlight Weeks we have planned. Please take a few moments to answer just 10 questions so we can learn how to im...