Young Queer Men: Our Stories

Benny

"I don't think my coming out story really ends here. I believe it goes on with every new day of my life. It got easier for me after I became more aware and comfortable with myself." Check out Benny's Story.

Bill

"My name is Bill, I'm 18 and I live in Dixie! My coming out was, I would say, relatively easy, because one, my parents are very open-minded, and two, my father just happens to be gay as well. I've known since I was around the age of seven that I had feelings for other guys, but, I also had feelings for some girls too. As the years went on, the feelings for the girls diminished, and the feelings for the guys grew." Check out Bill's Story.

Braden

"On February 13th, 2001, I was attacked in the hallway, I do not remember much of it, as my head was hit on the locker several times and I must have blacked out or something. That was the last day of school for me." Visit Braden!

D'Angelo

"I am interested in helping all across the board, but my preference falls heavily with youth of color issues. I come from this experience. Therefore, I understand far too well the pressures and hardships that they face. Also, assisting youth of color will be my way of helping communities that aren't too educated on alternative lifestyles. That needs to change!" Check out D'Angelo's Story.

David

"About a week after I told my friends I planned on telling my mom. Of course, I thought of the worst possible thing would happen. So we were coming back from my foot operation and I told her, "Mom, you know how all of our life you have told us no matter what you will still love us?" and she said "Yes." Check out David's Story.

Gilberto

"I had a really bad time coming out to my family and I'm still having problems with my parents about my sexual orientation. I want to share my story so someone might benefit from it. I know how it feels when your family tells you that they'd rather you be something else like a drug addict, a killer, but not been gay." Check out Gilberto's Story.

Jason

"In general, I am happy. My decisions in the past have done nothing to hinder my happiness in the present. In fact, they have only made them better. They have made me better as a person, allowing me to be who I really am." Check out Jason's Story.

Michael

"Everyone is different, and with that in mind everyone needs individual attention. GLBTQ youth should never be herded into one category because within that category there are tons of different circumstances and experiences." Check out Michael's Story.

Nikitas

"But when I got older, I started thinking I might be gay. At the age of thirteen, I caught myself looking at other boys. I kept trying to convince myself it was a phase and that it would pass. The years passed and that interest for boys never faded away." Check out Nikitas' Story.

Nuri

"My name is Nurí and I've been out to my family since 1997, and they are a wonderfully supportive and loving Jewish family. I identify with my sexuality in two ways: Bisexual and Queer. " Check out Nuri's Story.

Rodney

"The next day, I walked into rehearsal and no one said a word, a couple of my friends just walked up putting their arms around my waist and said 'well?' I just said, It could have been better, but it could have been worse. I still have parents who love me...don't understand me at all, but still love me.'" Check out Rodney's Story.