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When Self-Reliance Was My Norm
When Self-Reliance Was My Norm
I was honestly lonely then, but I pretended like I wasn't. Self-reliance unconsciously became my norm.
Finding Freedom on Father's Day
Finding Freedom on Father’s Day
My father's Father's Day text message sat on my phone the entire time, still waiting to be read. A message that could potentially ruin my Father's Day.
Discovering the Heart of My Nudist Desires
Discovering the Heart of My Nudist Desires
My nudist desires have never been entirely sexual. I've long known that it comes from a deep desire for intimacy. To be known fully as a man by other men.
Avoiding the Mistakes of My Parents
Avoiding the Mistakes of my Parents
I know the mistakes of a parent can have incredibly long-lasting ramifications on a child's life. I still struggle to this day due to things my parents did.
My Greatest Fear in Coming Out
My Greatest Fear in Coming Out
Sometimes it’s as if "coming out" and getting rid of the wall between my same-sex attractions and the rest of me will somehow make my sexuality more real.
My Struggles Like Substance Abuse
My Struggles Like Substance Abuse
His confessions showed me the actual similarities between his substance abuse and my same-sex attractions.
Growing Up as a Pastor's Kid with SSA
Growing Up as a Pastor’s Kid with SSA
Growing up as a pastor's kid, I hid my homosexuality because I didn't want my father or my family to know that I was a "mistake."
I Want to Protect My Daughter
I Want to Protect My Daughter
I have mentioned before that I am a father. I want to protect my daughter. With the exception of Jesus and my wife, I have never loved a person so strongly.
Would I Still Have Same-Sex Attraction If...?
Would I Still Have Same-Sex Attraction If…?
My friend asks: Do you think you would have struggled with gender identity, sexual identity, and same-sex attraction if your family life had been different?
When I Had No Heroes
When I Had No Heroes
I did not have heroes growing up. Many little boys look up to their father or older brothers. I didn't have a clear definition of what a hero should be.
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