Identity
Their Own Words – A Better Man (Part Two)
Their Own Words – A Better Man (Part Two) “So, are you going to write a book about me?” I remember Craig asking me once. I replied that I didn’t think the world would be able to handle his life story with all that drama and sex. He told me that I had led too sheltered a life, that there were hundreds of others out there who had gone through the same things he had, or worse, and that these stories should be told!
By Mark 'Ponyboy' Peters4 years ago in Pride
It's Okay to be a lil Gay
This is the story of how I found myself. I never really accepted myself until now, and even with as far as I have come, there is still so much I need to fix. That's besides the point though. This is my story of how I came out, how I found out who I was inside, and learned that it's okay for me to be Bisexual. Please enjoy, and I hope it inspires others to look inside, and find themselves too! First, I'd like to share a poem I wrote, called Darkest Grey. It's about the struggle of being stuck, and not being able to move forward. I hope it hits home, and gives you the strength to move forward, and push out of the place you're stuck. (I will change or shorten names of [people for privacy)
By Salem Jace4 years ago in Pride
Next Year Is Tomorrow
Five years ago, on New Year’s Eve, I was living in Brooklyn but had been home in Pennsylvania for Christmas and though I don’t remember why or how, I guess I returned early. I went to Astoria to celebrate. It was my first New Year in the city. It was my first away from family. It was my first that I ever went out, instead of sat in basements eating wings and playing games and drinking weird old beer and watching the real grown-ups celebrate and kiss each other and hug their families. It was sadder than I expected.
By Tina Wargo4 years ago in Pride
Documentary Review: 'Little Girl'
Little Girl is a heart-rending documentary about the struggles of a little girl who was born a boy. Sasha was born a boy but by a very early age, she began to express to her mother that she was really a boy. Sasha’s parents, at first, dismissed their child’s gender questions but, eventually, they were forced to come around. Now, they are tangling with schools, and bullies and Russian ballet coaches who keep working to make Sasha’s life far more difficult than it should be.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Pride
Embers of the Past
As with many stories, this one ends around a roaring fire; flames kissing the stars as the past is razed to the ground. And it all began with discontent... A creature of wanderlust who dared to long for more than what their corner of the world had to offer. After reading so many adventures, a voice in the back of his mind wondered why he couldn't have an adventure too.
By Lucas Chambers5 years ago in Pride
Girls Rule, Boys Drool
“When I grow up, I’m gonna marry Justin Bieber!” “No fair! I want Justin!” “You already have Zayn!” I sat quietly on the soccer field as my friends talked over one another. This was a daily occurrence. We’d get our lunches, find the shady spot under the big tree, and talk about boys until lunchtime was up. I’d rather practice my jump-roping, but I guess in fourth grade you don’t jump rope anymore. Instead, you talk about boys.
By Elodie Hollant5 years ago in Pride
