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A Mom’s Evolution: “I’m Willing To Work Through That Because I Do Love You.”
A Mom’s Evolution: “I’m Willing To Work Through That Because I Do Love You.”

I’ve always been a singer and eventually my parents had the idea that they should transfer me out of my public school and into the school that my mother works at, which is a pri...

1963: Boy Whipped In Front Of Entire School For Kissing Another Boy
1963: Boy Whipped In Front Of Entire School For Kissing Another Boy

I was born in London, England in 1951. I suppose by the age of 12 it was a rather important moment in my life when I was caught kissing a boy at a rather conservative private boys...

Father Would Rather His Son “Be a Murderer in Jail” Than Be Gay.

by Lucas Mendieta

Father Would Rather His Son “Be a Murderer in Jail” Than Be Gay.

My name is Lucas Mendieta and I’m from Greenville, South Carolina. When I was 15 years old I was at Spring Break with my friends down in Florida. And my sister got a hold of me ...

Coming Out Again (And Again) To Grandma With Alzheimer’s.

by Megan Yeo

Coming Out Again (And Again) To Grandma With Alzheimer’s.

My name is Megan Gail Yeo, I’m from Stafford, Connecticut. I’m named after my maternal grandmother, Gail Griffith Murray. She’s one of the most unstoppably alive women that ...

“Something Really Remarkable Happened” After Grandson Shows Coming Out Film Made For His Grandpa.

by Joshua Davy

“Something Really Remarkable Happened” After Grandson Shows Coming Out Film Made For His Grandpa.

My name is Joshua Davy and I’m from Hong Kong. When I was 16, me and my mom were invited to the W Hotel in Guangzhou because we did two pieces of artwork there. And I remember d...

A Father’s Journey: From Disgust to Pride

by Liam Riley

A Father’s Journey: From Disgust to Pride

My name is Liam Riley. I’m from Los Angeles, California. My parents had me at a really, really young age; they were 16 when they had me. So they had nothing of their own. They w...

Overcoming Sexual Abuse: “Music Is Responsible For Saving My Life.”

by Joey Suarez

Overcoming Sexual Abuse: “Music Is Responsible For Saving My Life.”

I’m Joey Suarez and I’m from San Antonio, Texas. In Miami, Florida, when I was 8 years old, I was in 1st grade. And I was in Ms. Baker’s class. And we just had the DARE prog...

“I Cannot Have Anything To Do With a Gay Son. Please Don’t Contact Me Anymore.”

by Lester Mayers

“I Cannot Have Anything To Do With a Gay Son. Please Don’t Contact Me Anymore.”

Hi, my name is Lester Mayers and I’m from Brooklyn, New York. When I was 3 years old I lost my mom to complications of AIDS. And my father left me and I went to go live with my ...

“To Close Off Is Not In Our Blood.” Parents Flee Iran, Accept Gay Son.

by Eric Namaky

“To Close Off Is Not In Our Blood.” Parents Flee Iran, Accept Gay Son.

My name is Eric Namaky and I’m from Chagrin Falls, Ohio. My parents are originally from Tehran, Iran, where they were political activists in the late 70s. In 1979, the Shah shut...

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