“My feelings about girls weren’t going away, no matter how much I prayed to God. When I’d have to go to church or school, I’d be reminded I was going to go to hell for my thoughts and feelings.”
‘I felt like I couldn’t leave. Like only sinners left. That God wouldn’t love me if I left.’: Young, queer woman details leaving toxic church culture
‘I let go of my shame and the whole world opened up for me.’: Pansexual, gender-fluid individual shares self-acceptance journey
“My love is not a cage. My love is about freedom. My love does not obligate you to anything, and that has been one of the biggest blessings I have received in the queer community.”
14 Non-Binary People Talk Advice, Positive Affirmations, And Living Beyond The Gender Binary Myth
“Many people will live their whole lives just accepting and never digging deep within themselves to truly understand themselves. You are not one of those people. You are brave.”
‘You agreed to support and help your child the moment you became a parent.’: LGBTQ teen urges parents to support their children as they figure out their identity
“Kids are constantly figuring themself out, and it doesn’t get easier. They’re struggling more than you are in those moments.”
I’m An Imperfect Pride Mom, But I Try My Best
“I’m very proud of my sons and the courage they have not hiding their sexuality.”
5 Keys To Celebrating Your Intersectionality During Pride
“Pride month for me does not just mean celebrating my queer identity, but how all of my identities intersect with one another.”
Dear Ally Moms, Saying ‘I’m Your Mom Now’ To LGBTQ+ Individuals Is Not The Solution
“Please keep being a part of Mama Bears groups and wearing your ‘Free Mom Hugs’ shirts. We do love it and appreciate it so very much. But we know you have your own families and your own lives, and one human can only do so much.”
‘God says being gay is a sin.’ One girl threatened to tell my parents. I was terrified.’: Bisexual woman opens up on shame and bullying after coming out
“‘It was just a dumb phase.’ I told everyone I lied about being bisexual. No one should be ashamed to be who they are.”
‘My dad looked at me. ‘I have nothing to say to you right now.’ He got up and walked out the door.’: Gay woman shares experience coming out in religious family
“I came alive the day I came out. We only get one chance to live this beautiful, precious, queer life…let’s live it to the fullest.”
‘I can’t stand to live anything less than my full truth anymore.’: Bisexual man shares coming out journey
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear. For a long time, I was scared to acknowledge and accept parts of myself.”