lgbtq

The letters LGBTQ are just another way of saying that Love is Love.

The Need to Know About Coming Out
Coming out is perhaps one of the scariest moments a person of the LGBTQ+ community experiences. And for good reason too. The fear of unacceptance and invalidity is paralyzing, and it constantly hangs over you, because coming out doesn’t happen just once; it is an ongoing process.
By Aubrey M7 years ago in Humans
I'm Afraid of Men
I am afraid to talk to boys. I have been conditioned to be afraid of the conversation. The fear that I speak of, is for those men of toxic masculinity. Put me into a gay nightclub setting and I can talk to anyone with no fear, we all feel safe in that kind of a setting. It’s the cute guy who sits across from me, in the cafe, that I am afraid of. I am not afraid of him, I am afraid of what he could say to me if I approached him.
By Nathan Archibald7 years ago in Humans
Recover(gay)
When I came to the realization that I could no longer drink, I thought I was greatly disheartened. Anger and resentment against God pumped through my veins. It had only been a couple years since I came out as bi-sexual (which some people just put off as gay) and I was coping with my new lifestyle by working alcoholically and drinking the same. Now, I had to accept the fact that I have to endure the rest of my life on this Earth without drinking. Distressed, bereaved and spiritually enraged, I felt that God was punishing me for a life I never asked for. What I did ask him for was happiness, a mentor, romantic love and success in my career field. Alcohol inhibited any and all of those blessings from arriving.
By Eric Hunter7 years ago in Humans
20 Queer Icons Every Baby Gay Should Know. Top Story - October 2018.
October is LGBT History Month, and as 20-gay-teen nears its end, I thought what better way to celebrate our icons of the past and present than by showcasing people who have had lasting contributions to the community but haven't been as recognized as they should be?
By Layne Ray 7 years ago in Humans
I Got a Do-Over
For the first 52 years of my life, I considered myself to be straight. I was married to 3 men, had sex with men, fantasized about men. As I look back through the lens of 20/20 hindsight, I see small clues everywhere that told me I was actually gay.
By Hilary Miminguaquay8 years ago in Humans
Being Out
Pride. There's an entire month dedicated to it; 30 days to be loud and proud of our identities. In recent years I have seen a growing correlation between pride and being out; as if the only way one can be proud about their identity is to be out.
By R A8 years ago in Humans
Broken Prayer
Mark 10:6-9 "6 'But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ 7 ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, 8 and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. 9 Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
By C.Allure Wolfe8 years ago in Humans
June 1st, 2018
Dear Catherine, Today is June 1st, 2018. I am 19 years one month and 21 days old. This is a special day because it is the first day of Pride Month. Now you might be wondering what Pride Month is. I will tell you why this month is so special. Pride Month is a month to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. That is, the community of gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, transgender, non-binary genders, demi-sexual, aromantic, pan-romantic, and more. There’s a lot more to it than that, but you probably don’t even understand all those words yet. I'm also not pretending to know everything about this because I am still learning about it myself, but I will learn more. The reason I'm telling you about Pride Month is because this is the first year it came around where I was sure I wasn’t straight which is saying, I might be gay or bisexual. This is perfectly okay, of course. At this point, I'm still figuring things out, but I know that I belong to this community.
By Catherine8 years ago in Humans
June 29, 2018
Dear Catherine, Today is June 29, 2018. It's been a little bit since I wrote one of these letters. I honestly kind of forgot about them. But I wanted to get back into writing these because they help me think through things a little bit better. I still haven’t come out of the closet, but I think I'm getting close. It's just really hard because I'm not even sure what I am. Am I gay or am I bisexual? I'm so confused. I've never had a relationship before and this whole thing is so new and kind of scary to me. Sometimes I see guys and I feel drawn to them, but not attracted. I don’t know if that’s because I feel drawn to human connection and I just want friends. But I feel attracted in more than just friendly ways to girls.
By Catherine8 years ago in Humans
The Struggle of Being a Single Lesbian
Alright, let's be real. No one has it easy. Life is a rollercoaster. One second everything is fine... and the next you want to scream.
By Ari Bloop8 years ago in Humans
Pick One
It seems in recent months, more and more people of this generation are coming out of the closet with gusto and confidence in terms of their sexuality, gender, etc. And that's fantastic! Knowing that members of the LGBTQA+ and their allies can find community almost everywhere is a great relief.
By Jessica Hatton8 years ago in Humans
A Life with No Regrets
August 27, 2018. Senior year. A year where I will be a new me. A better me. Some Narration Hi, you can call me Neun (pronounced Noon). I am currently a senior in high school. And. I'm gay.
By Chic Ken8 years ago in Humans