Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Pride.
Where My Journey Toward Pride Began
I’m just 1 person on a constantly evolving journey toward pride. I could fill a book with the search for myself, though by the time I finished the book, I likely would have discovered new things about myself I would want to include. My understanding of my gender and sexuality grows as more terms are defined and as I explore who I really am. It has taken me years to find myself on the asexuality and genderqueer spectrums and to be open and proud of those parts of me. I can’t fit it all into one article, so I thought I would discuss how my journey began.
By Kate McDevitt5 years ago in Pride
seafoam ode to my performed gender
seafoam ode to my performed gender at once you foam, then break open. you are the sea, the sea air open- -ing, white froth glint, the light resting inside. the light bursting inside. you are when * the ocean breathes, oh briny more than skin, than lungs, than heart. at once you are all and none. the crest of my tongue laps with you. enter trough and burst * inside. become my blood. your power lies in shift- -ing states, your form at once crystal, once sky, once water, once body. no words can hold you off. you are dimly colorless, yet * infinitely golden. become my blood. oh form as foam as body filled with air, enter. bubble saltwise and burst into * my power, the white froth glint, the resting light inside my shifting shapes.
By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poet5 years ago in Pride
Playing for PRIDE
I always think that playlists are a little lazy, this is because of my age and I remember doing cassettes for friends and girlfriends to share the music that mattered and obviously these had to be put together in real time and could only really be shared with one person , or put on at a party. You could also do a tape for the car , so any passengers would be treated to your musical taste (or lack of).
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 years ago in Pride
Grey
“I don’t think you’re asexual,” he said with a smirk. Just another man sitting across from me. I’d heard this comment, or variations of it, before. I took a sip of my coffee and placed the mug on the table. What he meant: how could I be asexual if I had sex with him?
By Joe Nasta | Seattle foodie poet5 years ago in Pride
Simon's Friend
Despite the homophobic names being hurled at him, the boys of Hillrain Academy weren't actually scared of Simon Finner. In fact, Simon's gentle nature and quiet disposition emboldened the likes of Charlie Dull and his overgrown followers to bully him even more.
By Michael Brennan5 years ago in Pride
Finding My Way Home To Acceptance & Love
I am a gay man. My coming out experience was a breeze. The first person I told was my cousin who I was living with at the time. No surprise. Second was my sister who I consider my best friend. Again no surprise. It continued like this until everyone knew. Even my parents took it well who just needed a night to sleep on it and then they got curious and started asking questions about everything.
By Morten Jensen5 years ago in Pride
