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I'm From Driftwood

The LGBTQIA+ Story Archive

Browse I’m From Driftwood Stories

I’m From Driftwood’s stories send a simple but powerful message to LGBTQIA+ people everywhere: You are not alone. Through the power of storytelling, I’m From Driftwood combats isolation, creates a sense of belonging, and builds empathy for a more understanding and accepting world. These are our stories, told in our own voices.

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by Dennis Paddie

The Legend of Hippie Hollow: Sheriff’s Offhand Remark Helps Cement Austin as a Naked Gay Destination.

Hello. My name is Dennis Paddie. I was born in a little hamlet in Arkansas called Sardis. I came to Austin in 1965 to train for the Peace Corps. And in the course of living here o...

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