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From Peer Pressure & Unhealthy Habits to Pride & Self Love: How One Gay Man Turned His Life Around.

by Dario Beck Torres

From Peer Pressure & Unhealthy Habits to Pride & Self Love: How One Gay Man Turned His Life Around.

My name is Dario Beck Torres, and I’m from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. So I grew up in a fairly religious environment. I remember one time being pulled aside by this lady. I didn&So fast-forward to present moment, and I’m still very active. That manifests in, I’ve joined a queer kickball league, which is a sport that I never played when I was a...

From HRT to FIFA: Trans Athlete Joins a Women’s Soccer Team – Then Creates Her Own

by Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul

From HRT to FIFA: Trans Athlete Joins a Women’s Soccer Team – Then Creates Her Own

I’m Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul, and I’m from Hudson, Wisconsin.  When I was 28-years-old, in my condo in Chicago, sitting on my nice wine red couch, I was watching some YWe currently play in the WPSL league, which is one of the largest women’s soccer leagues in the world. It’s the highest level of women’s soccer in the U.S. that isn’t prof...

Man Overcomes Homophobia In Locker Room, Then Thrives In Gay Volleyball League.

by Jesse Anderson

Man Overcomes Homophobia In Locker Room, Then Thrives In Gay Volleyball League.

I’m Jesse Anderson. I’m from Asheville, North Carolina. I’ve always been very active. I’ve loved playing soccer and I’ve played all my life. All through middle, high sch...

In This Family Of Seattle Seahawks Fanatics, Coming Out Can Wait For A Commercial.

by Robbie Macaraeg

In This Family Of Seattle Seahawks Fanatics, Coming Out Can Wait For A Commercial.

I’m Robbie Macaraeg from Bremerton, Washington. Being from Washington, the Seattle area, we have a lot of pride in our town. I even have a Seattle tattoo. I come from a family o...

Transitioning From Rugby Jock to Glamazon Drag Performer.

by Rudy Flesher

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 Salisbury, MD – Video Story.

by Marc Miller

I’m From Salisbury, MD – Video Story.

If you’re interested in being in a Video Story, just let me know and we’ll set up a time and place to meet. Watch all the IFD Video Stories here. For the transcript, Contin...

College Football Captain Comes Out To Team.

by Brian Sims

College Football Captain Comes Out To Team.

My name is Brian Sims. And the story that most people like to hear me talk about is, I was a college football player, and how I sort of came out to my college football team. I’m...

State Satellite overhead image from Google Earth 2022

by Mark Itell

I’m From Valparaiso, IN.

Many people make up this myth that “gay” people aren’t masculine enough to play sports. I have always had this interest in boxing. I went 18 years sparring with men, both ga...

Satellite overhead image of Pennsylvania from Google Earth 2022

by Cyd Zeigler jr. and Brian Sims

I’m From Bloomsburg, PA.

Story originally written by Cyd Zeigler, Jr. for OutSports. Be sure to check out their site for all things gay and sports related. Defensive tackle Brian Sims was the captain of ...