by Alex Hart

I’m From Blue Springs, MO.

I am gay. When I say that, I feel extremely awkward, but I also feel extremely proud. This pride comes from the strength to be who I am without worrying what others may think. Thi...

by Christopher Jones

I’m From Tehachapi, CA.

I remember the first time I realized that I wasn’t quite the same as all the other boys in my hometown. I had this best friend, who had been my best friend for years upon countl...

by James Schwartz

I’m From Burr Oak, MI.

I have read many “True Tales of the ex-Amish”-esque tomes and found little to identify with, with no LGBT stories. I took a half-hearted stab at explaining the religious repre...

by Aaron Dominguez

I’m From Spring, TX.

It wasn’t until I was 19 that I came out to myself. It’s amazing how difficult just saying those three little words can be, even to oneself. Upon saying them, it is as if imme...

by Kenyatta Taiste

I’m From Charleston, SC.

NOTE: Sylvia’s Place is an emergency night shelter and daytime community space for homeless LGBTQ youth, 16-24, in New York City. Every story this week will by someone from Sy...

by Lynn L

I’m From Martinez, CA.

I am a son, a brother, a husband, a father and I am gay. It took over 56 years for me to be able to say all of that; some came sooner than others, but all describe me at present. ...

by Nick Deroose

I’m From Singapore – Video Story

NOTE: A reader recently informed me that he usually reads IFD during the day at work, and his work computer won’t allow video. Since that might be an issue for several of you, I...

I’m From Baton Rouge, LA.

In college, I had confusing fights with myself over whether to come out and to what extent. One of the first groups I sought out was the gay group on campus. It was important for ...

by Ryan Reed

I’m From Vandalia, IL.

I was kind of shunned when I was growing up. I was always the weird kid. Classmates would avoid me whenever possible. Everybody would constantly ask me if I were gay, and I would ...