by Jeff Sizemore

I’m From Vanceburg, KY.

The only thing that amazes me more than the mind’s ability to hate is the heart’s ability to love. I grew up in a very rural and isolated area of Kentucky. Racism was open and...

by Arturo Gutiérrez

I’m From Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico.

I knew that I liked men since I was very young, probably around 11 or 12 years old. But admitting that I was gay from such a young age in a country that still holds a lot of homop...

by Brandon Cooper

I’m From Laingsburg, MI.

I cried when I saw the movie Prayers for Bobby. I felt so much like Bobby, and because I was almost at that breaking point, I tried to get my parents to watch it, but they wouldn...

by David Salstrom

I’m From Wheaton, IL.

My story began many a year ago, but back then, I didn’t realize the significance. I’m now in my early 40s, and I always knew that I was gay, even back when I was a child. What...

by Timothy Shields

I’m From Westfield, IN.

I live in a very conservative town, recently turned city. Gays are NOT accepted here; therefore, I keep quiet about my sexual preference. I’ve only told a select few friends who...

by Daniel Seda

IFD + ACS: I’m From Raleigh, NC – Video Story Part 2.

This week, in partnership with the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of the LGBT Community, we are sharing stories of LGBT cancer survivors and friends. The LGBT communiIf you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org to find out how ACS can help. ...

by Michael N.

I’m From Davenport, ND.

I was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. I always knew I was different, but not sure how. I wanted to fit in and date girls in high school and actually dated some very attractive ones...

by Joseph Ferreira

I’m From Newport, RI.

It took my mother’s diagnosis and death from a glioblastoma brain tumor in 2004 to finally make me realize that going through life closeted was no option at all. I’d known I w...

by Mitch Butin

I’m From Little Neck, NY.

I’m 54 years old, divorced, father of three. I am gay. Of course, I always knew I was attracted to men, but I denied this and followed what I thought was a more “normal” pat...