Results for "Alaska"

I’m From Wasilla, AK – Video Story.

by Lewis

I’m From Wasilla, AK – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or ifMy name is Lewis, I’m from Wasilla. Lived here, pretty much all my life. In middle school, the time period I was going there – the word “fag” was starting to hit schools a...

I’m From Wasilla, AK – Video Story.

by Cody James

I’m From Wasilla, AK – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or if...

Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by Tirrell Thomas

I’m From Kotzebue, AK.

The rocks flew alongside forced laughter. “You can’t hit me.” It was a declaration and prayer. What began as a daily “game” during recess sometimes got scary. I would st...

Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by Alex Barros

I’m From Anchorage, AK.

I was born in a small town in Cuba called Matanzas to a mother and father whose identity is unknown to me. Sometime between the time I was two weeks to two months old I was acquir...

Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by Christopher Oeser

I’m From Anchorage, AK.

My mother used to tell me to eat my vegetables, go to church and tie my shoes. Now that all seems a distant but unique perspective. My name is Chris Oeser and I am 30 years old an...

Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by John M. Ashton

I’m From Eagle River, AK.

“Mom, I have something I need to tell you.” I said, trying to find the words. “I don’t know how to tell you this, so I will just put it out there. I am gay.” There are s...

Satellite overhead image of Alaska from Google Earth 2022

by Ambrose V.

I’m From Juneau, AK.

“Are you gay?” “I am.” “That’s so cool!” So went my most recent “coming out” conversation, with one of the students in my advisory class at the high school where...