Identity

Growing up gay. Top Story - September 2024.
When I was growing up: I chased this one girl around the table in our kindergarten classroom. I wanted to pretend she was the bride and I was the groom.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYabout a year ago in Pride
Nothing like a good book
I grew up in the late 60s, and by the time I hit 6, it was pretty clear I was gay. There was this girl in kindergarten I would chase around the table, just trying to steal a kiss every day.
By ᔕᗩᗰ ᕼᗩᖇTYabout a year ago in Pride
Represented
I clearly recall the moment I truly recognised myself in a fictional character. I was browsing Netflix while lounging on my couch when I saw The Get Down. I was drawn in by the show's lively energy, but Shaolin Fantastic, one of the main characters, truly captured my attention. Something about him struck a deep chord with me, whether it was his hustle, his confidence, or his love of music.
By Rhymaflow Mavenabout a year ago in Pride
Rainbow Reflections. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
I gaze into the media mirror expecting to see me. But I must be a vampire because it is empty. Skinny Asians with straight hair
By kateresaabout a year ago in Pride
In a Box
Don't touch me. Trapped inside a man's body, I hide. Shrinking down to waste. I peek through the slats
By Barb Dukemanabout a year ago in Pride
I’m Pregnant with my Husband’s Boyfriend’s Baby. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
I grew up during the times of Pound Puppies, Micro Machines, Breakfast Clubs, Blockbuster, John Waters, Queen Latifah, Maury Povich, Ricki Lake, and a viral pandemic I was too young to understand.
By Amos Gladeabout a year ago in Pride
How to Wear Rudraksha: A Comprehensive Guide
Rudraksha beads hold significant spiritual and healing powers in Hindu culture. Anyone can wear them regardless of gender, age, or cultural background. This guide will explore how to wear Rudraksha, the preparation process, rules to follow, and tips for caring for your beads to harness their full potential.
By M K Giri (AI Writter)about a year ago in Pride
A Human. Top Story - September 2024.
From the perspective of a straight man like myself, I took in the prowess and power of Jeffrey Wright’s Tony-Award winning performance as Belize in the groundbreaking play by Tony Kushner, Angels in America. I didn’t actually see the play but I noticed the bravura of Wright’s performance adapted to the small screen when the production appeared on HBO in 2003 as a miniseries. The captivating way he uses Mr. Kushner’s words allowed me to reconsider everything I knew about the LGBTQ+ community. He did one thing: make everyone human.
By Skyler Saundersabout a year ago in Pride
A Queen for the Quiet Queers. Runner-up in Represented Challenge.
At the ripe old age of five, I knew I was queer. Did I know the word or what it meant? No. Did I have a child-like crush on my best girl friend? Yes.
By kpabout a year ago in Pride
Represented
I remember the first time I truly saw LGBTQ+ representation which made me stop and think differently. It wasn’t something I actively went looking for, but I came across it while watching The Fosters. The show follows a diverse family with biological, adopted, and foster children, and one of the characters, Jude, really stood out to me. Jude was just a kid trying to figure out who he was navigating all those confusing emotions while growing up, and his storyline hit me in a way I hadn’t expected.
By Akano Tessyabout a year ago in Pride
Restored
Change is a funny thing... It's something that is inevitable and yet I have feared it for most of my life. Even though Change is what has finally made my life feel worth living. So do I still fear it? Yes, a little. But will I try to embrace and grow as a person with each new phase and change in my life from now on? ... Maybe? I mean I'll certainly try, as I've seen how much good change can bring when embraced.
By Savannah K. Wilsonabout a year ago in Pride
Mis-conceptions
Being different mostly means being lonely, accompanied by a deep sense of isolation. This feeling, this alone-ness, that which makes us unique,
By Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago in Pride