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Recognizing National Coming Out Day

by YOB | Oct 11, 2018 | Conversations | 8

It’s October 11, National Coming Out Day. Over the years, countless individuals, young and old, have taken to YouTube, Facebook, the Internet, and face-to-face relationships to finally reveal their sexuality this month. Coming out is a pivotal moment in any gay or SSA (same-sex attracted) person’s journey, and we gathered our featured authors together for a conversation on our own coming out experiences this Coming Out Month.

Fighting With My Best Friend

by Matthew 'Áshįįhí | Aug 24, 2018 | Lifestories | 7

I felt sick to my stomach that one complicated situation made me lash against someone who was very dear to my best friend’s heart. I felt the whole situation was my fault, and I couldn’t do anything to make it better.

I Define My Gender Identity

by Dean Samuels | Mar 2, 2018 | Lifestories | 36

I’d transition to being a woman. I’d find a man to love me for who I was, and I’d become his wife. I’d run away with him and find freedom to be the woman I was supposed to be. This is not what happened, of course. Some would call it a mercy; others, a tragedy. I call it taking ownership of my gender identity.

More Than Just My Best Friend

by Dean Samuels | Feb 13, 2018 | Lifestories | 33

Once I had exhausted my words and my voice, he stepped right in and began pouring out every bit of encouragement he could think of. He kept his arm around me and continued to encourage me. It was as though I’d crumbled right in front of my best friend as he carefully helped build me back up.

Let’s Talk About Bro Cuddling

by Eugene Heffron | Dec 27, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 76

Most of these cuddling experiences transcend the physical and begin to feel more spiritual. We aren’t just touching bodies; we’re touching souls.

I Want My Pastor to Touch Me

by Dean Samuels | Dec 8, 2017 | Lifestories | 16

I felt comforted. Assured. Confident. My pastor’s hand on my shoulder gave me a shot of strength.

Fully Known and Fully Loved

by Jacob Baranowski | Nov 20, 2017 | Lifestories, Popular | 45

God has promised to never leave me or forsake me. He promised that my hope in Him will never put me to shame. I am fully known and fully loved.

Finding Confidence Through Friendship

by Thomas Caffrey | Nov 6, 2017 | Lifestories | 19

Knowing I’m still loved and accepted when I bare the deepest parts of me has meant so much. Through these friendships, I’ve grown more confident in myself.

The Thing I Learned from My Friend’s Addiction

by Marshall | Nov 2, 2017 | Lifestories | 14

As addicts often do, Jake used my older friend Jeremy’s sexuality to manipulate him.

When Brotherhood Was Impossible

by Joel | Dec 12, 2016 | Lifestories, Popular | 42

I’ve never really understood what brotherhood is…until now. As I grew older, my friendships quickly turned into emotional dependency and/or became slightly obsessive. I guess you could say the male relationships in my life were not what I wanted them to be.