Results for "Nebraska"

“I Didn’t Lose My Son, Because I’ve Gained So Many.”

by Bob and Betty Gore

“I Didn’t Lose My Son, Because I’ve Gained So Many.”

Bob and Betty Dorr became involved in PFLAG after their son came out to them. Years later, their son passed away. After some of their friends suggested they no longer have a reaso...

“I’m Sorry To Disappoint You, Mom.”

by Mary

“I’m Sorry To Disappoint You, Mom.”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Mary, like ...

“How Long Does It Take For Dreams To Come True?”

by Joni

“How Long Does It Take For Dreams To Come True?”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Joni and he...

State Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by Amanda Bergeron-Bauer

I’m From Lincoln, NE.

When I told my partner Crystal that I wanted to have a baby, she had a lot of concerns. I did too, but for me, the reasons to have a baby finally outweighed the reasons not to. On...

State Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by Tony Moran

I’m From Johnson, NE.

I just sucked in a breath and told her that I was gay. It wasn’t hard; she was a liberal spirit and also very intelligent and kind. I felt instantly changed. Something blazed wi...

We’re From Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS – Video Story.

by Tom and Barbara Johnson

We’re From Omaha, NE, and Wichita, KS – Video Story.

Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can follow us on our adventure. If you haven’t submitted a story yet to IFD, or ifTom Johnson, Omaha, Nebraska. Barbara Johnson and I’m originally from Wichita, Kansas. Tom: Our daughter Brett, she was involved in Proud Horizons in high school as a straight a...

State Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by Bill R.

I’m From North Platte, NE.

I’m from North Platte, Nebraska. Home of “Nebraskaland Days”, Buffalo Bill’s “Wild West Show”, and … well … cowboys. My family lived out in the country, several mi...

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...