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Reflections on My Rural Truth

Evan (forth from left) on his first day of college.

There are no pride parades at my university. Few see them necessary; and so we few who would love to have one are – again…


I was Bullied.

I was bullied. When I was a kid, for most of my childhood I was bullied. Kids find something to pick on and if they see they are getting a reaction, that’s all they need. With…


Straight Jacket Feeling

I first figured out that I wasn’t straight when I was about twelve. We had been shown the health and puberty videos in school and the teacher explained everything …


Private School

This might not be a very good story of what happened with me. But its worth a shot at trying to explain and trying to make a change.
I go to a private catholic school, and this …


Trans Youth Story – Multiple ...

Hello,

My name is Rianna, I am 17, Trans mtf, and I have experienced discrimination at school, out of school, from other LGBT people, and all in between. As difficult as those…


My Best Friend

My best friend came out a little over a year ago. I watched him struggle while his family and a few friends finally came around. He lost friends he thought would always be there.…


Taking My Time…

My name’s Cameron and I’m 15 years old… turning 16 soon!

I came out as bisexual to my family and friends last year, after I’d developed a crush …


This is My Story. For H.

To be honest, I’m not really sure what makes me give this much of a damn. I am all for equality! But I have never had something so dramatic affect me as to promote LGBT …


Schools Need To Give A Damn

I came out in high school. I went through that stage where you want to tell everyone you meet “Hey! I’m Gay!” and want to buy every rainbow/LGBT item you…


Acceptance

For a long time I have not been able to accept myself or my own sexual orientation. I started to like girls when I was 7 years old, I didnt realize it then at the time. My first …