Name: Dean Age: 31 County of Residence: Allegheny Preferred Pronouns: Male, He, Gay. How do you describe your identity? Gay male with asexual tendencies in a polyamourus relationship Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? Coming out was a matter of lie, deny or try. I was outed by a female friend that had a crush on me in 8th grade. She decided to tell the only out gay male in our class / school - which led to everyone soon bringing the question up to me & family members. At the time I was seeing a fellow classmate on the wrestling team. He denied and I chose to try and not lie. How would you describe yourself NOW in terms of “being out”? After experiencing much in the strictly male "gay world" I now prefer to be associated with a queer community than just men. There has been more open arms, plus understanding amongst a community made up of all genders + sexualities & identifications. Not just one orientation alienating my personal views.