by Josh

I’m From Minneapolis, MN.

My name is Josh; I was born and raised in the Twin Cities. Right now I am 21 years old and am going to school for law enforcement. As many other gay men do, I like to think that m...

by Jim D.

I’m From Harrisburg, NC.

Several years ago, pre-Katrina, I went to New Orleans, one of my favorite cities, to visit for a few days. My first day there I wandered aimlessly around in quieter streets of the...

by Blair Bryant Nichols

I’m From Crystal Lake, IL – Video Story.

If you’re interested in being in a Video Story, just let me know and we’ll set up a time and place to meet. Watch all the IFD Video Stories here. For the transcript, Contin...

by Martin D. Goodkin

I’m From Fort Lauderdale, FL.

I came out in 1948 when I was 12 years old. I was going to the bars and baths in New York City while in my teens. Now at the age of 74, still active, and alone, by choice after 4 ...

by Zachary Allen

I’m From Potomac, MD.

I came out when I was a freshman in college. My parents actually confronted me when I was 18, and said they were totally okay because they had dealt with the “death of the life ...

by Kevin Chen

I’m From Wappingers Falls, NY.

Gay rights weren’t important to me in high school. “What else could I ask for?” I thought. It’s not like I was getting beat up for it. I was young, with more important pri...

by Frank H.

I’m From Portland, OR.

When I grew up my gay side was buried so deeply that I did not know it existed. When I turned 30, married with children, my gay side started to come to the surface. I had always a...

by Deshawn Timothy

I’m From Rehoboth Beach, DE – Video Story.

I’m Deshawn Timothy and I live in Philadelphia but I’m from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and I’ve been here for about nine years. I’m moving shortly, in about two months, and...

by Chase L.

I’m From Singapore.

Coming out to her was easy. But for her to accept who I am, was not. The first time I met her, I couldn’t recognize her as one of my classmates in school. She just waved at me w...