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.
Coming out as gay: A Gay Teen’s Journey to Self-Acceptance
My coming out story begins in 2011, when I was in 7th grade. Being a middle schooler, who is going to turn 13, I was figuring out my feelings and who I was. I never had a thought about being gay. I always had crushes on girls, and never knew about what was to come.
Confused about sexuality: a star lost in sky of life
A story about a 23 year old gay guy who comes from a conservative family where homosexuality is not accepted. He finds it hard to accept himself. He describes himself as “a lost star in the sky of life”.
Just a guy looking for another. Any hope for me?
A gay guy is raised in a traditional African culture, and he tells of his life in a homophobic society. He has recently come out to his family.
From Small Town Trauma to City Life: Finding Gay Confidence in South Africa
As a young coloured South African, I grew up in a relatively small community where homosexuality was often stereotyped and often “spat” on. I was always teased about being the skinny gay boy and I ended up being shy and it was a nightmare just to come out of the house at times.
Coming Out as Gay: My Personal Journey
This is my personal journey of coming out as gay—how I discovered my identity, fell in love, and eventually gained my family’s acceptance. It wasn’t a single moment, but a process filled with emotion, self-discovery, and growth.
