I’m from Glassboro, NJ.

Two years ago I started a really long and arduous battle to reclaim myself. Two years ago I broke down in front of my parents and begged them to fix me. I walked into an office af...

by Eric Ethington

I’m From Salt Lake City, UT – Video Story.

When Erik came out to his father, he was given two choices: “Get this fixed or get out of the house.” At just 17 years old, Erik found the courage to stay true to who he is, p...

by Daniel Webber

I’m From Cowan, TN.

Born on the banks of the Ohio in Owensboro, Kentucky, at age twelve, I moved with my family to a small town at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee—a place called Cow...

by Kevin Tengesdal

I’m From Bismarck, ND.

Why am I gay? I grew up during the ’70s and ’80s on a farm in rural North Dakota to loving, committed heterosexual parents in a Lutheran based home. I am the youngest of nine....

by Kevin R.

I’m from Kansas City, MO.

I went to a Catholic high school. For four, very long years I was the only open homosexual. I suffered more than I’ll ever let on. One night I was cornered and beaten by several...

by Alan Waugh

I’m From Mobile, AL – Video Story.

Alan’s scornful ex-boyfriend outs him to his mother. Her response isn’t quite what the ex had in mind, though, turning into a blessing in disguise. ...

by Brooks Smith

Brooks Smith (I’m From Charlotte, NC) – Video Story.

Brooks comes out to his mom who’s a therapist, which leads to some awkward, uncomfortable and possibly inappropriate questions. ...

by Robert Gonzalez

I’m From Cactus, TX.

I realized I was gay at a young age. I would always love for my best friend to stay over. The years passed and I would hear that being gay was wrong. I would hear it left and righ...

by Novalei Gonzalez

I’m From Hawaii – Video Story

After having suicidal thoughts from being bullied and taunted in school, NovaLei went home to his grandfather, who offered advice that NovaLei still remembers today. “If you nev...