Results for "New Jersey"

James Clementi Chooses a Life of Compassion and Activism Following A Family Tragedy
I’m James Clementi and I’m from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Growing up, my family was very loving. I come from a household with a mom and a dad and two younger brothers. I’m the ...

“It Felt Amazing” After Sikh Man Took Off Turban, Cut Hair, Came Out of Closet
My name is Mandeep Jangi and I’m from Middlesex, New Jersey. When I think about my journey in life, my story, and kind of where I came from, it actually doesn’t start as a gay...

Transitioning From Rugby Jock to Glamazon Drag Performer.
In college, Rudy Flesher joined the rugby team, not only developing a love of the sport, but also gaining the name he now goes by. Rudy explains: It’s a name I got playing rugbyTRANSCRIPT: My name is Rudy Flesher and I’m from Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. I think the story of my queer experience was going from very involved in my church and dealing with a mi...

I’m From Totowa, NJ.
I am 17 years old. I live in New Jersey with my parents and my older sister and younger brother. I was bullied in school because I was overweight and gay. I guess people seeing me...

I’m From Elizabeth, NJ.
What I was about to say to my children would, I knew, change our relationships irrevocably – there would be no un-doing. Having this conversation went against all that I endeavo...

I’m From Pleasantville, NJ.
I recently moved into my very first apartment. I am 25 years old. I have lived with little sister and my overly spiritual mother for the past five years. My mother knows that I am...

I’m from Glassboro, NJ.
Two years ago I started a really long and arduous battle to reclaim myself. Two years ago I broke down in front of my parents and begged them to fix me. I walked into an office af...

We’re From Fair Lawn, NJ – Video Story.
Today’s Video Story was collected on the 50-state Story Tour. Check out the blog where you can read about the adventure we had and some of the stories we collected. If you hav...

I’m From Pleasantville, NJ – Video Story.
My name is Ann Helfrich and I’m from Pleasantville, New Jersey. Swear to God. Pleasantville. Okay, so, there’s this whole thing about, when did you know you were gay? Right? A...