coming out Archives • Your Other Brothers

Why Vulnerability is for Everyone

by Thomas Mark Zuniga | Apr 23, 2018 | Manly Monday, Video | 9

It’s the final episode of our Five Values series! Our editor, Tom, discusses his personal journey of vulnerability from attending a conference to writing a book to cofounding this very blog. Additionally, he affirms the role vulnerability plays in each of our stories — whether we’re publicly “out” or not.

Coming Out to My Family Like a Hit-and-Run

by Ryan Burger | Apr 17, 2018 | Lifestories | 40

I would be coming out to my family over dinner. I told them that I wasn’t planning on changing the course of my faith. I explained that I was telling them because I planned to tell even more people. I told them that if I wanted to talk about it again I’d be the one to bring it up, and I stood up and left.

I Wouldn’t Change Anything About You

by Dean Samuels | Apr 3, 2018 | Musings | 37

You shouldn’t have to hide you are. You should be able to be honest about every part of yourself and be accepted and loved for it. And your friends and family should be the biggest supporters of your life as you do so.

Cigarettes and the Stress of Same-Sex Attraction

by Will Cooper | Mar 23, 2018 | Lifestories | 10

As I entered into ministry, I knew my SSA could end it all in one swift move. I hoped that instead of being rejected I would be loved. I hoped that people would notice their prejudice and change once they met me. I spent much time in prayer — but also smoking.

How an Alpha Male Became My Close Friend

by Marshall | Jan 29, 2018 | Lifestories | 11

A straight and very strong “alpha male” type leader has constantly challenged me to go beyond what is safe and comfortable to accomplish more of what really matters. We started becoming close friends, so I shared with him that I deal with same-sex attraction.

Our Sexuality Doesn’t Make Us Friends

by Dean Samuels | Jan 19, 2018 | Lifestories | 35

It seems as though everyone around me assumes that, simply because someone else struggles with their sexuality, I will become friends with them without any trouble. Friendships take a lot of work. Sexuality — that is just one minor aspect of a relationship.