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by Samantha

“You Will Find Your Way.” Transgender Woman’s Multi-Stop–And Ongoing–Journey to Realizing Her Identity.

My name is Samantha. I’m from Houston, Texas.  When I was in college, just kind of finishing my degree at University of Texas in Austin, I started dating this guy whom I haI went to France to effectively be a student teacher in Toulouse. It was something I wanted to do, but turned out to be way more difficult than I anticipated. I was living off a r...

Bisexual Man Breaks Free of Parents’ Expectations: “It’s Important to Remain True to Yourself.”

by Gabe Lopez

Bisexual Man Breaks Free of Parents’ Expectations: “It’s Important to Remain True to Yourself.”

Hi, my name is Gabe Lopez and I’m from Los Angeles, California. I grew up in a pretty traditional Catholic family, and I remember as a kid, when my mom would go shopping for me,...

Trans Person Finds a New City, New Friends, New Therapist: “So This Is What Happiness and Freedom Can Actually Feel Like.”

by Sam Davis

Trans Person Finds a New City, New Friends, New Therapist: “So This Is What Happiness and Freedom Can Actually Feel Like.”

Hi, my name is Sam Davis and I’m from Washington DC. It all started when I was 11 years old and I first experienced my horrific menstrual cycle. I was out on a Sunday afternoon ...

Gay Man Works Through The Trauma Of Sexual Assault. “I Am A Lot Happier Now That I’ve Done This Work.”

by Nicholas

Gay Man Works Through The Trauma Of Sexual Assault. “I Am A Lot Happier Now That I’ve Done This Work.”

My name is Nicholas and I’m from Orange County, California. So when I was 14, or sophomore year of high school, whichever came first, I came out to my mom first off as a bisexua...

“Don’t Wait Till You’re In Crisis.” Gay Man Overcomes Debilitating Anxiety By Prioritizing His Mental Health.

by Joe Ferreira

“Don’t Wait Till You’re In Crisis.” Gay Man Overcomes Debilitating Anxiety By Prioritizing His Mental Health.

My name is Joe Ferreira and I’m from Folsom, California. When I was in college, I did come out to my parents. But then after that, I lost all momentum. I never really came out t...

Brit Beats Back Years of Depression by Finding Gay Friends and Community

by Tom Wicker

Brit Beats Back Years of Depression by Finding Gay Friends and Community

My name is Tom Wicker and I’m from Lewes in East Sussex in the United Kingdom. My first memory of anything gay related was actually a TV ad when I was probably about 4 or 5. And...

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by Felisa Love

I’m From Clovis, CA.

So, I had this friend. Let’s call him Herb. Herb, like almost everyone else I know, is a devout Christian. At the time, I didn’t know Herb very well. He went to church every S...

I’m From New York, NY – Video Story.

by Mitch

I’m From New York, NY – Video Story.

I’m Mitch and I’m from New York City, and I’ve lived here for 40 years now. And for years, and I think not unusual for someone of my generation, there was an enormous amount...

I’m From Merrimack, NH.

by Precia H.

I’m From Merrimack, NH.

Today I was going to go to my school’s GSA but instead I went to a therapist appointment. I’m so glad I did. I went in, pissed that I was not expressing my gayness in a room f...