by Justin Taylor

High School Bully Has A Secret.

Like too many gay kids in high school, Justin Taylor was bullied. I was a very closeted, afraid, little gay kid in high school. 15, 16 years old. Really afraid of people, really a...

by Bob and Betty Gore

“I Didn’t Lose My Son, Because I’ve Gained So Many.”

Bob and Betty Dorr became involved in PFLAG after their son came out to them. Years later, their son passed away. After some of their friends suggested they no longer have a reaso...

by Mary

“I’m Sorry To Disappoint You, Mom.”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Mary, like ...

by Dave England

“We Have Two Moms Who Feel Like There Needs To Be Some Support.”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Dave Englan...

by Joni

“How Long Does It Take For Dreams To Come True?”

This week on I’m From Driftwood, we’re sharing stories we collected from a PFLAG (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians And Gays) group in Omaha, Nebraska. — Joni and he...

by Jamie Citron

My Personal Gay Holiday.

I’m from Highland Park, IL. When Jamie came out at 15, his boyfriend at the time wanted him to celebrate that day every year. He said, “Today is your personal coming out ...

by Jared Gilbert

Spirituality vs. Sexuality.

Jared was an active member in his church and volunteered at a local homeless shelter. After another church member discovered he was gay, he was soon faced with an option: stop bei...

by Jude

Parents Evolve On Accepting Transgender Son.

When Jude came out to his parents as a lesbian, all was well in the world. Even when I was little, my parents would sit my sister and me down and they would say, “If either of y...

by Keith Uhls

“She Said, ‘I Feel Like I’m Married To My Brother.’”

On a second date, pilot Keith Uhls enjoys taking other guys up for a flight on an airplane he built himself. While he enjoys the comfort and openness of being gay now, Keith used ...