Category: Personal Stories and Reflections
Read authentic LGBTQ+ personal stories of love, struggle, and triumph. Intimate narratives that inspire, connect, and celebrate our diverse experiences.
Facing the Fear of Coming Out
Living in fear of coming out can be paralyzing. Discover why this fear runs deep and how to begin the journey toward self-acceptance and freedom.
Being Gay in Ghana: Coming Out in Silence
Explore the raw realities of being LGBTQ+ in Ghana, where homophobia, repression, and silence define everyday life. A personal and eye-opening story.
Attracted To The Younger Generation — Why Am I This Way?
A letter received from a reader: Something has been playing on my mind… A lot… I am 45 years of age and been single for 7 years now. I was a late bloomer, growing up in a very conservative environment. I was scared shitless, and even though I fantasized about boys in school, I was…
Single Gay Parenting: A Journey to Fatherhood: Love & Resilience
This moving story follows a single gay parent’s journey to fatherhood in South Africa. Through hardship, prejudice, and healing, one man and his adopted son built a life rooted in love, trust, and resilience. Their bond proves that it’s not biology, but love, that defines a true family.
Coming Out Later in Life: It’s Never Too Late to Embrace Your Truth
I am 58 and sexually attracted to guys since my mid-teens but also to girls. 26 years of marriage, kids and never letting anyone know my ‘dark secret’.
From Nigeria to London: A Gay Singer’s Journey of Survival, Self-Discovery, and Healing
I was born in a very strict and poor Nigerian family. I thought I was pretty normal until I was told that, in fact, I was different.
A True Story on Love and Loss
This is a story about true love, and about loss. A gay relationship is as deep, significant and meaningful as a straight relationship.
I am not different, I am just gay
As a boy age six I knew in my heart I was not going to like girls, but instead boys and men were my thing. As a southern baptist preacher’s kid, it was not going to be easy to say the words, I AM GAY.
Marc-Antony’s Coming Out Story
Born into a family whose heritage demanded sons follow traditional paths, I spent 20 years in an iron-wrought closet. Life was, as I’d describe it, ‘quite fucked up.’ Coming out meant choosing between living my truth and meeting generational expectations.
Coming Out to Your Mom: A Video by Jesi
There’s not that much positive local LGBT content on YouTube & I’d thought this would be a great way to improve that, and get individuals like me to feel like they’re not alone.
An African Gay Man – Coming Out & Coming Of Age
Many people ask me why I am always so “alive”. Well, if you know my history then you would understand.
The Church and Homosexuality: Is the condemnation just?
Does the Bible really say that being gay is wrong, or has the church pulled out wordings that incorrectly appear to be against homosexuals?
Coming out as gay – better late than never
Sometimes, coming out can take many years. This is a story of a man who has spent over a decade coming out to the various people in his life.
When Coming Out Goes Right: Austin’s Family Story
Coming out as gay is never easy, even if you are fairly certain that your family will be completely accepting. Here is a coming out story that went well for Austin.
Parker Comes Out as Gay to His Parents
A coming out as gay letter by Parker, with the response from his parents. Luckily his parents were both very supportive, without making a big deal about him being gay.
