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Gay Man Overcomes Insecurities And Finds Confidence In The Gay Scene.

by Vincent Scarfo

Gay Man Overcomes Insecurities And Finds Confidence In The Gay Scene.

I’m Vincent Scarfo and I’m from Flanders, New Jersey. Growing up, I was bullied for not only being gay but also for being fat. A lot of the bullying around being gay was also ...

“It Was Me Living Two Lives… And It Was Me Living Two Lies.”

by Evan Goldstein

“It Was Me Living Two Lives… And It Was Me Living Two Lies.”

Dr. Evan Goldstein is the founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical – a first of its kind health practice specializing in gay men’s sexual health and wellness, offering an integra...

“You Forgot Your Knife In My Car.” The Importance of Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth.

by Matt Beierschmitt

“You Forgot Your Knife In My Car.” The Importance of Safe Spaces for LGBTQ Youth.

Hi, my name is Matt Beierschmitt, I’m from Collinswood, New Jersey. When I was 15 years old, I was on my family computer talking on AOL chatrooms and just to meet people and the...

Politics Overshadowed By Love At Protest Wedding.

by Katie Hinchey-Wise

Politics Overshadowed By Love At Protest Wedding.

My name is Katie Hinchey-Wise and I’m from Cape May Court House, New Jersey. When I was 19, I met this girl named Celeste. I asked her out on a date and we, our first date, went...

Drag Culture “Really Does Have A Place In Society.”

by Vincent Cooper

Drag Culture “Really Does Have A Place In Society.”

I’m Vincent Cooper and I’m from Point Pleasant, New Jersey. About 5 years ago I moved from my very Catholic, very Italian, Republican family in New Jersey to New York. And the...

Grandma Forces Gay Teen To Come Out To Family One At A Time. “She Was Actually Enjoying My Pain.”

by Jawann McBeth

Grandma Forces Gay Teen To Come Out To Family One At A Time. “She Was Actually Enjoying My Pain.”

My name is Jawann McBeth, I’m from Ewing, New Jersey. When I was 5 years old, my mom got to this point in the Bible. I remember I was Leviticus 18:22 where it said, “Thou shal...

Dad Comes Out To Kids With Hilarious–And Inspiring–Results.

by Brian Hartigan

Dad Comes Out To Kids With Hilarious–And Inspiring–Results.

My name is Brian Hartigan, I’m from Staten Island, New York. I came out late in my life, about 30 years old. And reason being is I had gotten married and I had children. I had c...

Agender Person Goes From Being Bullied In The Newark Projects To Gracing The Cover of French Vogue

by Andre J.

Agender Person Goes From Being Bullied In The Newark Projects To Gracing The Cover of French Vogue

I’m Andre J., I’m from Newark, New Jersey. I remember this one particular time growing up in the projects that I was coming home from school and a 20-year-old looked at me and...

“This Is My Boyfriend.” 5-Year-Old Falls In Love With Hercules.

by Alexander Zuccaro

“This Is My Boyfriend.” 5-Year-Old Falls In Love With Hercules.

My name is Alexander Zuccaro, I’m originally from Tom’s River, New Jersey. I can remember growing up always feeling strange, odd, and different. Not just for being gay but bei...

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