. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Hi, I’m Cameron Reck, originally from Sebring, Florida. When I was about 12 or 13 years old, I had a significant moment. I ran out to check the mail, and amidst the letters, there was a random men’s health magazine. Rushing back to…
“I’m a Son. I’m a Gay Man. I’m a Teacher. I’m a Christian.” Gay Man Learns To Embrace His Whole Self
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. I’m Patrick Tirino. I’m from Astoria, New York. I always knew I was gay from a very, very young age. I vividly remember a picture that’s still in my mother’s scrapbook where I’m posing like this. Everyone’s like, “Oh, were you making muscles?” I’m…
Queer Sikh Man Uses Visibility and Experience in Healthcare To Help and Empower Others.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Sundeep Singh Boparai: Breaking the News I’m Andrew Gryniewicz, and I’m from Seattle, Washington. In 2013, I had a girlfriend, and we had been dating for about a year and a half. I had always felt that maybe that wasn’t right, but we were…
Queer Teen Comes Out After Dad Walks in on Him and His Boyfriend Making Out.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Andrew Gryniewicz: Embracing Authenticity I’m Andrew Gryniewicz from Seattle, Washington. In 2013, while dating a girlfriend in high school, I began realizing my feelings for a boy named Luke. Breaking up with her was the first step toward authenticity. A moment with Luke,…
Oprah, Rap & Naked Yoga: One Gay Man’s Coming Out Journey To Finding His Community
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Daniel’s Journey to Authenticity Hi, I’m Daniel, from Houston, Texas. When I was 11, an Oprah episode about gay men living double lives sparked a crucial conversation with my mom. Despite uncertainties, her non-judgmental support was a comforting anchor. At 18, after graduating…
Gay Man Reconnects With Family After Overcoming Shame and Learning To Live Authentically
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Chauncey Dandridge: Embracing Authenticity Hey, I’m Chauncey Dandridge, from Harrison, New Jersey. My family, very macho, always sports on TV. I’m one of three boys, grew up with grandparents, a lot of family around. My whole block, 50 to 60% relatives, a very…
Gay Man Frees Himself From the Grip of Addiction. “My Life Started To Get Better.”
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Overcoming Challenges: My Journey to Recovery [Music] Hi, my name is Gary Lane, and I’m from Austin, Texas. I can’t recall the exact moment, but it was either late in high school or shortly thereafter. I was at home with my mom at…
From Peer Pressure & Unhealthy Habits to Pride & Self Love: How One Gay Man Turned His Life Around.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Dario’s Journey to Authenticity Hi, I’m Dario Beck Torres from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in a religious environment, I faced challenges embracing my true self. Navigating Pressures During middle and high school, I felt immense pressure to conform to societal expectations of masculinity. Simultaneously,…
Back on Track: Gay Man Finds Fulfillment by Prioritizing His Dreams Over Partying & Distractions.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. From Dreaming to Doing: My Journey to Austin My name is Daniel. I’m from Guanajuato, Mexico. When I was 15 years old, I moved to the United States, specifically Reno, Nevada. Ever since I was a little kid, I always dreamed of opening my…
Put It in Writing: Gay Man Learns Tough Lesson After Losing His Partner – And Everything They Built.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. A Journey of Loss, Resilience, and Triumph Hello, my name is Alfred Engstrand, and I’m from San Antonio, Texas. When I was 25 years old, an older gentleman approached me for help with his restaurant. Despite my initial reluctance, I found myself deeply…
Ctrl+Alt+Defeat Discrimination: How One Trans Activist Transformed the Tech Industry.
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Mary Ann Horton: A Pioneer’s Journey My name is Mary Ann Horton, and I’m from San Diego, California. Think back to 1997. I was a closeted cross-dresser working for Lucent Technologies in Columbus, Ohio. Many trans individuals faced termination or career changes due to…
X-Men & Real-Life Heroes Inspire Gay Man To Become a “Super Lawyer”
. . Transcript provided by YouTube. Slightly edited with AI. Hi, I’m Rick Anderson from Pearland, Texas. I grew up in the Clear Lake-Friendswood area during the conservative and Christian-oriented eighties and nineties. In that environment, I stood out for being a Black child and gay, leading to a lot of time spent…
Lesbian Mom Protects Her Kids From Their Homophobic Grandfather. “You Won’t Disrespect Them.” [Video]
“There’s absolutely nothing of truth or of value of what your grandfather is saying.”
“There’s absolutely nothing of truth or of value of what your grandfather is saying.”
Coming Out as HIV+ [Podcast]
In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and are joined by HIV advocate and activist Dimitri Moïse for a discussion of the impacts of stigma and pozphobia, the need for more affirming representation, and the importance of education and support.
In this episode, Phil and Alex discuss these stories and are joined by HIV advocate and activist Dimitri Moïse for a discussion of the impacts of stigma and pozphobia, the need for more affirming representation, and the importance of education and support.
Spotlight: Trans Women of Color [Podcast]
In this week’s episode, you’ll hear stories from Cecilia who, as a child, only saw one opportunity for trans women: sex work and drugs.
In this week’s episode, you’ll hear stories from Cecilia who, as a child, only saw one opportunity for trans women: sex work and drugs.
“He Lives With a Man. He’s Gay. You Get It?” Gay Man Describes Mother’s Journey to Acceptance [Video]
Jack Drescher came out at the age of 21 but his parents, Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors, would have a hard time accepting it when they found out years later.
Jack Drescher came out at the age of 21 but his parents, Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors, would have a hard time accepting it when they found out years later.