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Kadeem’s Coming Out Story

Kadeem shared a video telling his story to overcome bullying, deal with family pressures, and overcome a suicide attempt.

My Story

By writing my story I hope people will see things do get better over time.

How I Came Out to Friends & Family

I hope this helps if you are having to deal with making the decision to come out.

Parents Betrayal

In the horrid silence, all I could think about was my parents throwing me out and not supporting me financially anymore.

Coming Out To My Mother

I have always known I was gay since I was a child. I remember watching Titanic and thinking Jack was a cutie!

Coming Out Amidst Homophobia

Coming out is different for a lot of people, but for me, I was absolutely terrified of the reaction.

If I still love Him will He loves me back?

A 22-year-old Muslim man talks about coming out, religion and his faith.

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Celebrating Minnesota Marriage Equality

Jaime went to the signing of the bill that grants same-sex couples the right to marry in Minnesota. He reflects on what this means to him.

Moving Out & Settling In

The religious and political climate in my hometown is extremely different from where I go to school, and I forget how jarring it can be.

Dining at the Table of Love

Katie, a queer Christian, explores the connections she has made between the gay and religious communities this past school year.

It Isn’t The End

Schehrezade Rahim, 18, is from Pakistan. The high school student is a straight LGBT ally. The Laramie Project changed her life.

Welcome to Jake’s Place

“Your son is a fag, and we are coming to kill him.” That's what they told my mom after a news story about her fight against bullying.

Second Chance Prom Success

This week was the last official week of my Pride internship for the semester, and it was all about prom.

LGBT Community Cultures

Samantha talks about how part of the LGBT coming out process includes learning about the community.

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Tania McAtee, Mom Against Bullying

For Mother’s Day, Tania McAtee shared her story. Her 17-year-old son has been bullied and received death threats for being gay.

Colorado House Speaker Mark Ferrandino

Interview with Mark Ferrandino, a legislator in Colorado, Speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives and out gay man.

Waymon Hudson, Activist & Writer

LGBT activist Waymon Hudson talks with Matthew’s Place about being gay in a small town and and how coming out has changed his life.

Interview with Steven Lefler

Interview with Steven Lefler Matthew’s Place sat down with State Farm agent Steven Lefler of Centennial, Colorado abou...

The Fight Against Malice by Schehrezade Rahim

On the night of October 11th, 2012 as the clock was slowly reaching midnight in Pakistan, the tears began to flow. They kept on c...

Interview with Leslea Newman

Matthew's Place recently spoke with author and activist Lesléa Newman from her home in Holyoke, Massachusetts on a bright and sunny day. Le...

Interview with David Testo

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with David Testo, who, not long ago, came out publicly as a gay man. Testo started his soccer car...

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