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Coming Out During Covid: “I’m Very Grateful for Being Able to Be Authentic with my Dad.”

by Wayne Glass

Coming Out During Covid: “I’m Very Grateful for Being Able to Be Authentic with my Dad.”

My name is Wayne Glass. He, him, his pronouns. And I am from St. Paul, Minnesota. I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama as well as Spokane Washington. The reason why I lived in so many...

Overcoming Internalized Homophobia: “My Sexuality Is Something To Be Celebrated.”

by Hawmi Guillebeaux

Overcoming Internalized Homophobia: “My Sexuality Is Something To Be Celebrated.”

I’m from Montgomery, Alabama. I always was an effeminate child and I think – I guess I knew that on some level. One day, I was 8 years old. It was bright and sunny and hot, al...

Laverne Cox, a Black transgender woman sits on couch being interviewed by IFD. She smiles while telling her coming out story.
Laverne Cox: From Bullying and Transphobia to Acceptance and Love.

I’m from Mobile, AL. Laverne Cox is an actress and a transgender woman whose story takes us from her childhood experiences of being bullied, to the transphobia she experiYou can find out more about Laverne at her website, find her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter. TRANSCRIPT: My name is Laverne Cox and I’m from Mobile, Alabama. Until re...

I’m From Athens, AL.

by Mark P.

I’m From Athens, AL.

I lived my entire life on the same street in Athens, Alabama. I grew up in an extremely conservative, evangelical Christian family. I was taught my entire life that family was all...

I’m From Birmingham, AL.

by Greg

I’m From Birmingham, AL.

I grew up in Alabama – small towns, strong morals, Bible Belt Capital! I was (and am) extremely close to all of my family. I realized there was something “different” with me...