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Gay Aunt Becomes Queer Person’s Beacon of Hope Amid Homophobic Family

by Kirsten

Gay Aunt Becomes Queer Person’s Beacon of Hope Amid Homophobic Family

My name is Kirsten and I’m from Queens, New York.  So when I was growing up, me and my aunt, my mother’s sister, were very close. There was an intensity to that closeAnd I had been suspecting at that point for years that she was, so I finally just asked her, “Are you queer?” I didn’t say, “Are you queer?” I was li...

After a Nearly Fatal Bout with Depression, Gay Man Learns to “Smile for Yourself” And Live Authentically.

by David

After a Nearly Fatal Bout with Depression, Gay Man Learns to “Smile for Yourself” And Live Authentically.

I’m David. I’m from Toronto, Ontario in Canada. Back when I was in high school, I was watching this YouTube video of this YouTuber. He was gay at the time. When I saw his vide...

State Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by C. K.

I’m From Hickman, NE.

I grew up in the country.  Isolated but protected; sheltered yet alone.  The nearest house was a half-mile away.  School was at least a thirty minute bus ride.  There was a bo...