“Society has moved forward, but old-school stereotypes remain ever so present.”
The Challenges We Faced Adopting As A Gay Couple
‘How can a black daughter go to white gay men!?!’: LGBT adoptive dads in mixed-race family raise awareness about discrimination
“We are not going anywhere. We are here, dammit. LGBT families deserve dignity, respect, and the chance to live like you.”
‘My little brother was outed to my whole family. And all I did was watch.’: Gay woman shares her ‘raw and real’ coming out story
“I watched as my brother’s world fell down around him. Would what happened to him happen to me? I was terrified.”
‘He let me find my own language, my own voice.’: Gay man honors memories of his dad on Father’s Day
“He said one thing to say to me when I came out. ‘I’ve always believed in Love.'”
‘You agreed to support and help your child the moment you became a parent.’: LGBTQ teen urges parents to support their children as they figure out their identity
“Kids are constantly figuring themself out, and it doesn’t get easier. They’re struggling more than you are in those moments.”
I’m An Imperfect Pride Mom, But I Try My Best
“I’m very proud of my sons and the courage they have not hiding their sexuality.”
‘Michael? Is it for a man?’ At that moment, everything opened up.’: Gay man celebrates Pride by sharing tear-jerking coming out journey
“I had begun to move shame aside. Now, I would need to work very hard to replace it with Pride.”
‘My daughter said, ‘Can you believe people would remain closeted to their loved ones?’: After 30 years in closet, gay dad embraces authentic self
“I had two young children, a boy and a girl, and lived in a small, conservative town. It was like an anvil hit me on the head.”
‘God says being gay is a sin.’ One girl threatened to tell my parents. I was terrified.’: Bisexual woman opens up on shame and bullying after coming out
“‘It was just a dumb phase.’ I told everyone I lied about being bisexual. No one should be ashamed to be who they are.”
‘My dad looked at me. ‘I have nothing to say to you right now.’ He got up and walked out the door.’: Gay woman shares experience coming out in religious family
“I came alive the day I came out. We only get one chance to live this beautiful, precious, queer life…let’s live it to the fullest.”