by Kevin R.

I’m from Kansas City, MO.

I went to a Catholic high school. For four, very long years I was the only open homosexual. I suffered more than I’ll ever let on. One night I was cornered and beaten by several...

by Alan Waugh

I’m From Mobile, AL – Video Story.

Alan’s scornful ex-boyfriend outs him to his mother. Her response isn’t quite what the ex had in mind, though, turning into a blessing in disguise. ...

I’m from Memphis, TN.

I was fifteen when I realized I was in love with my best friend. I’d never had much interest in boys, but I tried to feign interest so I could feel included in the other girls�...

by Brooks Smith

Brooks Smith (I’m From Charlotte, NC) – Video Story.

Brooks comes out to his mom who’s a therapist, which leads to some awkward, uncomfortable and possibly inappropriate questions. ...

by Izzy

I’m from El Dorado Hills, CA.

I’m not out of the closet. Yet. And I think this is because I’m not sure. I’m just not absolutely completely sure. But it started only a month ago. I am still in middle scho...

by Robert Gonzalez

I’m From Cactus, TX.

I realized I was gay at a young age. I would always love for my best friend to stay over. The years passed and I would hear that being gay was wrong. I would hear it left and righ...

by Novalei Gonzalez

I’m From Hawaii – Video Story

After having suicidal thoughts from being bullied and taunted in school, NovaLei went home to his grandfather, who offered advice that NovaLei still remembers today. “If you nev...

by Scott Smith

I’m From Washington, PA.

I started cautiously coming out in the late 70s, when I was still in high school. I left home about a year after graduating, supposedly to attend college but really just intending...

by G. Heron

I’m From San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

I came out to my sisters and friends when I was 17. It came as a shock but they accepted me and loved me for who I am. I’m American but was born and raised here in Mexico becaus...