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True LGBT Story: NovaLei Gonzalez, ‘I’m from Hawaii’
After having suicidal thoughts from being bullied and taunted in school, NovaLei went home to his grandfather, who offered advice that NovaLei still remembers today…
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True LGBT Story: Robbie Maris, ‘I’m from New Berlin, Wisc.’
In this video story from “I’m from Driftwood,” Robbie Maris tells that, after coming out to his religiously conservative parents, he was sent to “ex-gay” ministry, Exodus International.
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True LGBT Story: John W. McLaughlin, ‘I’m from Medway, Maine’
In this video story by “I’m from Driftwood,” John McLaughlin shares his story of falling into and pulling himself, with the help of loved ones, out of drug addiction.
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True LGBT Story: Spouse changes gender, couple stays married
Shellie and Randi Ruge have been married for more than 13 years. Years into their marriage, their commitment to each other would be put to an unexpected challenge…
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True LGBT Story: Brooks Smith, ‘I’m from Charlotte, N.C.’
In this “I’m From Driftwood” video story, Brooks Smith comes out to his mom, a therapist — which leads to some awkward, uncomfortable and possibly inappropriate questions.
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True LGBT Story: Mother and son — One story, two perspectives
When my son, Kyle, was fourteen years old, I asked him point-blank if he was gay. He admitted to me tearfully that he was. We hugged and cried together, and I let him know in no uncertain terms that it made no difference to me whatsoever. We began an adventure together that day, mother and son, that has been wonderful and heartbreaking, joyful and painful. I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
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True LGBT story: Tyrone Smith, ‘I’m from Kinston, N.C.’
Tyrone Smith, proudly proclaiming he’s 70 years old this year, remembers what it was like when AIDS struck Philadelphia. More specifically, he remembers his friendship with a young gay man who turned Tyrone into the activist and integral part of the Philly LGBT community he is today.
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True LGBT story: Matt Radcliffe, ‘I’m from Spring, Texas’
I remember that my whole life I looked up to no one more than my father. He is just such a great human being … I don’t know what backwards logic I was using, but my whole life I was terrified to tell him, “I am gay.”
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True LGBT story: Creating a ‘Family of Choice’ in Alaska
Phyllis Rhodes is simply awesome. She’s the Executive Director of Identity, Anchorage’s LGBT Center, and has a heart of gold. I wish every LGBTQ Alaskan would go pay her a visit because I know they would feel better afterwards. Alaska is lucky to have her.
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True LGBT Story: Ronnie Kroell, ‘I’m From Chicago, Ill.’
Ronnie Kroell, 29, a fashion model best known for appearing on the first season of the Bravo reality series Make Me a Supermodel, tells his coming out story, and how his 78-year-old grandmother came to the rescue when his mother was less than supportive after finding out he’s gay.