Other Issues
 
The Meaning of In

Earlier this year, I was in a production of Carrie at a community theatre. At dinner before the show one night, the topic somehow turned to LGBT. I knew already that my parents…


Why I Give a Damn

My name is Tex. I’m a 35-year old gay professional who lives in South Carolina. I struggled with my sexuality most of my life. I can remember being in elementary school…


I Give a Damn

My name is Sergio, and I am a Mexican-American, 16 year old from California. Having grown up in a not-so-great neighborhood, and my family being middle-class, my whole …


My Life is Normal to Me…

Hello there, I will keep this short and sweet. I am 24 years old, I will be 25 in August and I am in the US Navy. I knew the rules when I enlisted, so some might say “what does…


My Best Friend

So tall, as a Marine he is ready to take it all on, with soft eyes of blue he’ll look at you as if he has always known you, a smile so bright we’ll laugh and talk all…


Small Town Country Boy

I grew up in a small town where being gay was unheard of. It was a low demographic, high military entrance. You either graduated and went into the military, or worked at a factory.…


My Friends… For Life

While I was in the United States Marine Corps, I made a lot of friends. I counted myself blessed beyond words for their friendship, their love and support, and their understanding…


DADT (1999 – 2010)

Welcome to one Private’s unprivate personal hell
Let’s drink a toast in honour of Benny
Shot through the heart by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”…


Deadbeat Dad

I’m 25 and I’ve been with my partner for 6 years. We just had our first baby. My partner has a daughter from a previous marriage, but her father has not been in …


Way of Life

I have had to hide who I am for a long time. From my family, friends, and now everyone I work with. There are even people in the gay community who look at me funny when they do know.…