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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...

“Smart Geek Girls” and Gay Comic Book Fanfic Lead Queer Author To Write Authentically

by J. Marshall Freeman

“Smart Geek Girls” and Gay Comic Book Fanfic Lead Queer Author To Write Authentically

My name is J. Marshall Freeman and I’m from Toronto, Canada. When I was 13 years old, I was a pretty normal kid reading my X-Men comics and living a pretty happy life. I come fr...

Queer Professor Reflects On The Importance Of Strong Student-Teacher Bonds.

by Thomas Waugh

Queer Professor Reflects On The Importance Of Strong Student-Teacher Bonds.

I’m Tom Waugh and I’m from Guelph, Ontario. I’ve been teaching at Concordia University for many decades. It was really only in the 80s I started teaching curriculum related ...

Researcher Tracks Down 1930s Erotic Film Director. “It Was Like A Spark Across The Decades.”

by Thomas Waugh

Researcher Tracks Down 1930s Erotic Film Director. “It Was Like A Spark Across The Decades.”

My name is Tom Waugh. I’m from southern Ontario, but I’ve lived here in Montreal for the last 41 years. During that time, I’ve taught film studies and sexuality and queer st...

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by Paul Lalonde

“You’re Still Fighting This? Dude, Get Over It.” Activist Finds Himself In Same Room As Homophobic TV Host.

My name is Paul Lalonde and I’m from Cornwall, Ontario, in Canada. About a decade ago when I was about 22 or 23, the same-sex marriage campaign in Canada was ramping up quite a ...

Man With Cerebral Palsy Recalls First Time At A Gay Bar

by Andrew Morrison-Gurza

Man With Cerebral Palsy Recalls First Time At A Gay Bar

My name is Andrew Morrison-Gurza, and I live in Richmond Hill, Ontario. I am going to tell the story of the first time that I went to a gay bar as somebody with a disability. I re...

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I’m From Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.

I’m writing this at 51 and recalling my coming out experiences with my family and friends when I was a youth. The distance of time I am sure plays a role in my story and there i...

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by Ken

I’m From Burlington, ON, Canada.

In my third year of University I heard a quote by Albert Einstein where he said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.” For s...

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by Robin K.

I’m From Deep River, ON, Canada.

I sat down. She gazed at me, sitting peacefully. I don’t know why I was scared. I knew that there was no reason to be. She wouldn’t care in the slightest, but still my stomach...

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