318 Coming Out Stories from Western Pennsylvania

Happy National Coming Out Day!

National Coming Out Day Pittsburgh
Created by Keith Haring

Today is the day we celebrate coming out – being more open about our LGBTQIA+ identities AND encouraging folx still “in the closet” to take their own steps. Sharing our own unique stories is an essential tool to offer support. In honor of that reality, I am offering this list of 318+ coming out stories from the #AMPLIFY project.

These are the questions we ask about coming out experiences:

Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face?

How would you describe yourself NOW in terms of “being out”?

It is important to remember that coming out is not a one and done experience – we “come out” every time we meet someone new who has been taught to assume everyone is heterosexual and cisgender.

You will read stories from folx who came out in the 1960’s to 2020. They came out in small, careful steps or burst out with vigor, both of which are perfectly legitimate experiences. Some had multiple comings out as their understanding of their identity expanded. And some are still not out.

It the responsibility of all of us to create a society where people can be out without fear or risk. If you would like to support the #AMPLIFY archive project or other work on this blog, please consider becoming a Steel City Snowflake.

And while it may not be possible to read 318 Q&A’s in one sitting, bookmark this post to revisit and share with others working to create a better environment for all of us LGBTQ folx.

  1. B, 28, Feels Alone As a Bisexual Person in Beaver County 
  2. Patrouious Achatz, 25, Compares LGBTQ+ Resources in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and McKean counties #AMPLIFYupdate
  3. Destiny, 24, is Deaf, Autistic, Androgyne, and Bisexual
  4. Castiel, 36, is Bisexual and Gender Fluid in Westmoreland County
  5. Rachel Lange, 42, took a few steps out of their gender closet
  6. Mairin, 31, is an out and proud lesbian in Philadelphia with Pittsburgh roots
  7. Trans Woman Jayme Lyn, 59, Wants Us To Remember the ‘Mature’ Trans Community
  8. Emilee, 21, Describes Life as a Chinese-American Lesbian in Rural Fayette County
  9. Amanda, 25, identifies in part as genderfluid, ecosexual, and focused on being out to themself
  10. Vincent, 54, is a Nonbinary Transmasculine & Queer Asian Pacific Islander in Pittsburgh
  11. Anonymouse, 62, is an Atypical Late Blooming Bisexual in Somerset County
  12. Ary, 53, Shares Their Experiences as a Nonbinary Gynophile 
  13. Shawn, 41, identifies as a gay/queer/bear/cub/ethical slut
  14. Bob, 24, is an autistic butch non binary lesbian. This is their story.
  15. Flip, 32, Describes Rural & Urban Life as a Pansexual, Queer Man 
  16. Rachael, 21, Describes Bisexual Life in Rural Western PA 
  17. Anonymous, 46, is a Lesbian Who Chooses Not to Be Involved in the Pittsburgh LGBTQ Community 
  18. Lisa Moondrop, 33, Has a Voice as a Bisexual Person in Western Pennsylvania 
  19. Laura, 56, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Shine a Spotlight on LGBTQ History, Issues
  20. Jessica, 38, is a Cis Lesbian Who Came Out Later in Life 
  21. Priya, 24, Identifies as an Aromantic, Asexual Indian American College Student
  22. a. drift arguello, 41, identifies as an autistic, queer, apache mexican,artist
  23. Chris, 22, is a Gay Man Who is Out, Proud, and Never Looking Back
  24. Deb, 60, is a Lesbian Who Wants to Preserve Western PA Gay History #AMPLIFY
  25. Eli, 37, is a Queer Bisexual, Trans Man, and Small Business Owner #AMPLIFY
  26. QT is a 28 year old cis, white, queer female with ties to rural Western Pennsylvania
  27. Anastasia, 55, is a Woman Who Identifies as a White Trans Lesbian in Pittsburgh
  28. Eli, 41, is a Feminist Trans Man Describing Queer Life in Pittsburgh
  29. bee Revisits 60+ Years of Her Feminist Lesbian Experiences in Pittsburgh 
  30. Maria, 37, is a Queer Trans Latinx Challenging Us To Be Better Trans Allies 
  31. Madelyne, 19, Shares Her Story as a Lesbian Growing Up in Johnstown
  32. Sarah, 38, Talks Transitioning in Her Rural Pennsylvania Community 
  33. Helen, 32, is a Lesbian, Immigrant, Irish Comedian Living in Pittsburgh 
  34. Jason, 38, Talks About Workplace Discrimination as a White Gay Man 
  35. Bill, 62, is a Gay Man Being Visible in Mercer County 
  36. Joslyn, 22, is a Trans Female Concerned About LGBTQ Mental Health Supports 
  37. Maxwell, 22, is a Queer Trans Man from McKean County 
  38. Rene, 48, is a Lesbian from Mercer County who wants to belong 
  39. Ehrrin, 45, identifies as a white cis fat queer femme dyke in Pittsburgh 
  40. Maria Talks Lesbian Life in the North Hills of Pittsburgh 
  41. Suzanne, 39, never felt that honoring her orientation was even an option 
  42. Leo, 24, Fears the Erasure of Nonbinary/Bisexual/Pansexual/Asexual/Demi Narratives in the Queer Community 
  43. Ashley, 18, is a Bisexual/Queer Woman Attending College in Allegheny County 
  44. Ian, 27, is a Gay Trans Man Resisting Gender Expectations
  45. Jenna,19, is Proud of Her Lesbian Identity 
  46. Stephen, 36, is a Gay Male Gaymer in Armstrong County 
  47. Meg, 34, Wants to Make an Impact With Grace 
  48. Carla, 39, Identifies as a Bisexual, Non-Binary Scientist and Educator 
  49. Allie, 51, Talks Living as a Trans Woman in Washington County
  50. Eric, 35, is a Gay Man Who Has Learned to Live With Microaggressions
  51. Hutch, 57, Marched With Harvey Milk and Knows We Have Miles To Go 
  52. Jay, 27, Discusses Challenges of Being a Straight Trans Man 
  53. Louie, 50, Identifies as Queer, Pansexual, & Kinky 
  54. Kat, 33, Shares Her Story as a Trans Woman to Find Some Peace 
  55. Paul, 61, Marched in Pittsburgh’s First Gay Pride March in 1973 
  56. Brian, 32, is Trans, Nonbinary, and Queer in Westmoreland County 
  57. Madi Scull, 20, Identifies as a Nonbinary, Asexual Lesbian 
  58. Lange, 41, is a Queer Single-Parent in Pittsburgh 
  59. Hansen, 20, is an Unapologetic Queer Filmmaker 
  60. Kyle, 22, is a Bisexual, Vegetarian from Crawford County
  61. Jess, 22, is a Poly, Bisexual Woman in Pittsburgh
  62. Madison, 40, is a Pansexual, Trans Woman Who Loves Pittsburgh
  63. Rae, 48, is a Pansexual Trans Woman Living in Allegheny County
  64. Mahogany LaPiranHa, 38, is a 6‘4“ androgynous African-American badass 
  65. Rain, 42, is a Gay Woman in Pittsburgh
  66. He’s a cisgender polyamorous bisexual guy, but nobody asks
  67. Joseph, 28, is a HIV+ queer and gay man in Pittsburgh
  68. Winter, 18, Identifies as a Genderquestioning Bisexual Person
  69. Dezmanian, 28, is a Black Man Who Happens to be Gay 
  70. Dakota, 27, Wants You to Support Queer Activists & Queer Art 
  71. Lissa, 28, Identifies as Genderfluid, Grey Ace, and Poly
  72. Kool Kase, 32, is a Black Lesbian at Peace With Herself
  73. Sam, 28, is a Genderqueer Artist in Pittsburgh 
  74. Jennifer is 40, Bisexual, and a Fan of Sara Lance 
  75. Reece, 31, Grew up in Southern Virginia, but Found LGBTQ Connections in Pittsburgh
  76. Tara, 24, is a Femme, Queer Human 
  77. Michael, 50, is a Gay Man Who Lives Without Shame 
  78. Dan, 36, is a Bisexual Man in Pittsburgh Who Wants to Build a Better World 
  79. Ben, 30, Wants All Gay White Men to Learn To Take a Step Back 
  80. Rachel, 24, Asks Where Are Our Out, Queer Women Role Models in Pittsburgh? 
  81. Laura, 42, is a Bisexual Mom in Pittsburgh 
  82. Brad, 33, is a Gay, Black Man Who Does Charity Work as a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence 
  83. Tracey, 58, is a Queer Mother Parenting Nonbinary Children 
  84. Bebe Beretta, 27, is Nonbinary, Genderfluid, and Wants More LGBTQ Folks to Connect
  85. Dave, 33, Identifies as a Queer, recovering Gay White Man 
  86. Helen, 51, Came Out as Bisexual in the Army National Guard
  87. Meg, 28, is Nonbinary, Genderqueer, Polyamorous, and Pansexual
  88. Keith, 48, is a Gay, White Man Using Marriage Equality for Teachable Moments in North Carolina 
  89. Hilary, 44, Works Hard to Boost Pansexual Identity in Erie County
  90. Lisa, 47, is a Bi Woman Trying to Find Community in Pittsburgh
  91. Amy, 46, is Bi in Pittsburgh, But Not Really Out
  92. Alexia, 40, is Bisexual, Transgender, and Loves Pittsburgh
  93. Jez, 50, Came Out As Trans in 1985 in Rural Washington County
  94. Morgan, 31, is a Black, Bisexual, Queer, Polyamorous Woman & Mother
  95. Kelsey, 22, Talks Lesbian Life in Elk County 
  96. Tristan, 28, is Gay, Mexican-American, a Comedian and Writer and Drag Queen 
  97. Pastor Reed, 48, Puts a Face and Name to Being a Gay Christian
  98. Carmen is 42, Bisexual, and Resonates With Genderfluid Identity
  99. Jamaica, 41, is Bisexual and Wants the Pgh Queer Community to Have a Voice
  100. Luna, 25, is a Poly, Gender fluid, Queer Performance Artist 
  101. Bobbi Jo, 63, is a Transgender Lesbian in Indiana County
  102. Roxxie Thunder, 27, is a Glittery Pansexual Femme from Beaver County 
  103. Maya, 20, Identifies as a Black Queer Fat Femme Woman 
  104. Mindy, 42, Lives Semi-Open as Trans in Rural Elk County
  105. Katie, 25, Identifies as Puerto Rican, White, Cis-Female and Lesbian
  106. Dylan, 28, is a Queer, Autistic Transgender Man
  107. Angie, 32: Out, Loud, and Proud Black Pansexual Mom
  108. Krista, 28, Lives in Washington, PA as a Pansexual Woman
  109. August, 46, Feels Separate as a Black Gay Man 
  110. Tanha, 36, is a Queer, Bisexual Woman in Erie 
  111. Joel, 35, is Gay, a Trans Guy, Polyamorous, Christian, Parent, & Husband 
  112. Chrissy, 40, Wants LGBTQ Folks to Educate One Another With a Sense of Humor 
  113. Lora, 33, Talks About Coming Out, Family Support, & LGBTQ Narratives
  114. Selene, 60, is genderfluid, pansexual, femme-presenting, neuroqueer and more
  115. Scott, 53, is a Gay Man Exploring Transition & Identity Anew 
  116. Marcia, 58, is Cisgender, Lesbian & Slightly Gender Nonconforming
  117. Seth, 21, Came Out as Bi and Trans Via Power Point 
  118. Krissy, 34, Talks About Step Parenting as a Bisexual Woman 
  119. Rev Leonard, 37, is a Black same-gender loving freedom fighter – #200
  120. Wendi, 31, Describes Being a Trans Ally in Her Workplace
  121. Chica Discusses Her Bisexuality to Show Solidarity 
  122. Brandon, 23, Identifies as a Pansexual Genderqueer Male
  123. Angela is a Queer Mother & Intersectional Feminist
  124. Tyler, 18, is a Pansexual Trans Man in Erie
  125. Chris, 40, is an Aspie Queer Girl With Some Kinks
  126. Bi and Demi, Kristen Wants You to Get Uncomfortable With Your Privilege 
  127. Caiolin, 56, is Just Another Woman Who Happens To Be Trans
  128. Regina, 33, Finds Comfort in Lesbian Ambiguity
  129. Megan, 22, is a Bisexual Woman Using Her Voice To Grow Her Community
  130. Ally, 20, Describes Her Fluid Sexual Orientation 
  131. Maddy, 23, is Queer and Gender Nonconforming in Allegheny County 
  132. Jason, 42, aka Miss Thea Trix Spreads a Positive Vibe in the Mon Valley
  133. Jesse, 28, Helps To Build New LGBTQ Community Supports in Mercer County 
  134. Sean, 29, Wants to Change the LGBT Climate in Western Pennsylvania 
  135. Emily, 40, Talks About LGBTQ Visibility, Intersectionality & Resiliency 
  136. James, 54, Is a Gay Pittsburgh Dad Living in Texas
  137. Kyle Discusses Privilege & Perception of Gay, White, Cisgender Men
  138. Shari, 57, Wants More Inclusivity & Power for QTPOC
  139. Leo, 42, is a Bi Man in Erie County Who Wants to be Heard
  140. Laura, 44, is a Lesbian Mom in Fayette County 
  141. Dawn, 33, Describes Life as a Trans Woman in Westmoreland County 
  142. Emma, 28, Keeps Her Queer Eyes Open in Pittsburgh
  143. Ravenna, 37, Pansexual Trans Woman Living in the Allegheny County Suburbs 
  144. Vanessa, 31, Describes Her Transition & Life as Pansexual in Washington County
  145. Tara, 29, Describes Life in the Shenango Valley as a Bisexual Woman  ** #175
  146. Lav, 29, a Queer Trans Gender Non Binary Mermaid Witch Warrior 
  147. Vi, 24, Is Very Concerned About Trans Health Issues in Pittsburgh 
  148. Mitch, 27, Describes Life in Butler County as a Gay Man
  149. Kierra Darshell is Pittsburgh’s First Lady of Drag
  150. Alexa, 22, Talks About Acceptance as a Bisexual Woman
  151. Ira, 30, Identifies as Pansexual, Genderqueer and Possibly Agender 
  152. Lavi, 29, is Trans Queer Bi and Wants Your Respect & Support
  153. Ciora, 27, Says Trans People Have the Strength of Two Souls
  154. Anonymous, 30, Wants More Visibility for the Pansexual Community 
  155. Janet, 66, is Bisexual, Cisgender and Gender Nonconforming
  156. Dominic, 18, Is a Bisexual Man Finding His Comfort Zone in College 
  157. Dean Sees Queer Struggles as Stories of Strength
  158. Brian, 29, Wants the LGBTQ Community to Address Social Isolation
  159. Morgan, 21, Hasn’t Met Other Openly Gay Suburban Couples 
  160. Hayley, 46, Wants To Keep That Pride Feeling Year Round #160
  161. Brian, 35, ‘It’s okay to be who you want’ 
  162. Jim, 63, Reminds Us That Environmental Issues Are Queer Issues
  163. Kitteh, 27, ‘The Door Is Open But I’m Still Sitting on the Floor of the Closet’
  164. Samantha, 44, Wants Better Health Choices for the Trans Community
  165. ‘Your Story Can Heal’ Says Rain, 26
  166. Jill, 48, Has Ties to Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland Counties
  167. Caitlyn 51, Lives Her Authentic Self as a Trans Woman in Erie 
  168. Melissa, 23, is Androgymous and Queer in Butler County
  169. Delilah, 31, Finds Trans Community on Twitter
  170. Jamie, 52, Celebrates the Queer Tribe Rising
  171. Jessica, 28, is Resisting Bisexual Erasure in Pittsburgh
  172. Benjamin, 35, is a Cis Gay Man Who Came Out Four Times
  173. Chi Chi, 47, Lives Her Version of Latina, Queer and Spiritual
  174. Jay, 33, Says Stories Are Part of Queer Liberation
  175. Cheryl, 42, Wants Us To See Everyone in the LGBTQ Community
  176. Dave on Coming Out and Being Out in Cambria County
  177. Avery is a Bisexual, Latino Tran Man in Cambria County
  178. Eileen, 52, Reflects on the Awakening of Her LGBTQ Community  (142)
  179. Rach, 36, Loves a Girl in Armstrong County
  180. Kim, 40, Mother, Pansexual and Mexican-American in Washington County
  181. Kay, 27: Not Ashamed of the Reality of Me
  182. Heidi, 28, Learned That It’s Okay To Be A LGBT Christian
  183. Mel, 40: Bi, Queer and Pan Folk Don’t Always Speak in a Gay or Lesbian Voice
  184. Mitch, 52, Believes in The Power of Movies to Create Community
  185. alexis, 29, talks compensation & community for marginalized lgbtq neighbors 
  186. Camellia, 30, is a Lesbian, Soon-to-be Wife, and Momma 
  187. Staci, 52, Wants More Representation for the Bi Community
  188. Rachel, 30, Is In The Process of Coming Out as Bisexual
  189. Bill, 52, is a Gay Man Living in a Small Town in Cambria County
  190. Patricia, 41, Does Not Feel Safe as a Trans Woman in Her Urban Pgh Suburb
  191. Mariah, 38, Wants More Support for Westmoreland LGBTQ Neighbors 
  192. Norman, 67, is a Gay Black Male of African Descent
  193. Wes, 44: Queer Trans Man, Parent Wants You To Know That He Exists
  194. Lisa Believes Being Out and Honest is ‘Like Flying’
  195. Sueno, 33, Adds Her Particular Color of the Rainbow to the #AMPLIFY Narrative
  196. Maggio, 28, is Unapologetically a Bi-sexual Queer Feminist Scholar
  197. Ben, 29, is Proud to be a Queer Pittsburgher
  198. Martha, 52, is a Gay Woman Spending Her Whole Life Coming Out
  199. Naheen, 29, is a Gay Black Male Who Feels Confident in Himself 
  200. Mia Donna Has a Wild Happy Life as a Pansexual Polyamorous Person
  201. RevDrRay, 49, Believes LGBTQ Folks Deserve Strong & Powerful ‘Spiritual’ Life
  202. Sara, 28, Single Mom, Agnostic Jew, and Queer in Ohio
  203. Shain is 32, grew up in Mercer County and now lives in NYC
  204. Bobby, 50, Queer Trans Guy, White Anti-Racism Activist
  205. Diane, 56, Is Asexual With Lesbian Leanings and a Writer
  206. Pixie, 26, is Androgynous, Non-binary, Genderqueer and Lesbian, But Identifies as Pixie
  207. Tylor, 30, is a Pansexual Trans Man Who Wants Better for Young People
  208. Nayck, 50, Identifies as a Black, Gay, Domini-rican in Pittsburgh
  209. Jill, 49, Wants Young LGBTQ People To Have a Safe Place to Go In Cambria County
  210. As a Gay Man, Ryan Wants More Scrutiny of Bath Houses and Non-Profits
  211. Dani Janae, 23, Identifies as a Black Femme Lesbian Poet & Trauma Survivor
  212. Jay, 54, Considers His Gay Identity Both Now and The
  213. Ama, 30, is a Girl Who Likes Girls and Who Likes Guys
  214. Austin, 30, is a Straight Trans Man from Washington County
  215. For Jodi’s Kids, Having Two Mothers Is Just a Fact of Life
  216. Char, 62, is a “Very Late Bloomer” Lesbian in Cambria County
  217. Minion Wants to Talk About What It Means to Be a Queer Black Futch Leathergirl
  218. Kim, 44, Say She Lost Her Job in Beaver County Because She’s a Lesbian
  219. Alissa, 34, is Just Another Girl in the Crowd in Lawrence County
  220. Carina, 18, Identifies as Plus Sized Monogamous Queer and Femme 
  221. John, 38, is a Johnstown Based LGBTQ Activist **#100
  222. Corvus Regrets the Lack of a Sober, Queer, Radical and Disability Friendly Community in Pgh
  223. KK Compares Small Town Michigan to Pittsburgh
  224. De, 49, is Concerned About LGBTQ Youth in Rural Western PA
  225. Joe Was Dragged Out of the Closet As A Young Man
  226. KD is a Gay Woman Who Chooses to be On the Periphery
  227. Sabrina, 50, Found New Friends When She Came Out as Trans
  228. Lela Wants Bisexual Voices To Be Heard
  229. Kevin, 38, Talks About Jack Kerouac, Senior Housing and Gay Crushes 
  230. Jus Hadiya Wants to Spread Education 
  231. Viva Valezz is a Queer Burlesque Performer Parenting a Gender Fluid Child
  232. Alyssa is First Generation Cuban American, Trans, Gender Nonconforming and from Beaver County
  233. Heather Refuses to Marginalize Herself as a Bisexual Woman
  234. As a Lesbian, Shelly Values Her Ties to Rural Indiana County
  235. Elliot is Bi, Trans and Wishes Westmoreland County Was Talking More About Queer Youth
  236. Gloria a Happy Black Lesbian
  237. Moira Describes the Toll of Gatekeeping on the Trans Community
  238. Sara, 35, On Her Reality as a Lesbian in Western Pennsylvania 
  239. Mark, 29, Talks About Gay Stereotypes in Pittsburgh
  240. Ade is Pansexual, Androgynous and Finds Comfort in Their UU Community
  241. Dinah Denmark: Lesbian, Jewish, Buddhist
  242. Jazmine, 46, Has Advice for LGB Allies to the Trans Community
  243. Niki Talks About Living as a Gender Queer Trans Woman in Pittsburgh
  244. Cavanaugh, 25, Talks About Genderflux Identify and the Value of Self-Care
  245. Jean Came Out as Bisexual After Retirement
  246. Kathi Wants To Connect with LGBTQ Elders in Rural Communities
  247. Casey, 38, Honors One Year Since Coming Out As a Gay Woman
  248. Roman Knows to the Depths of His Soul That He Is a Man #AMPLIFY
  249. Erin Answered These Questions to Challenge Bisexual Erasure
  250. Mair, 55, Came Out the Same Week As Ellen DeGeneres #AMPLIFY
  251. Derek On Life As a Gay Man With Asperger’s Syndrome #AMPLIFY
  252. Kaley is Trans, Queer and a Fan of Gender Outlaws
  253. Shaquanna Wants Families to Have Positive Conversations With LGBTQ Relatives
  254. Raven Has Not Told Anyone That She’s Pansexual Because She’s Afraid
  255. Walter Wants Western PA to Be More Vibrant, Tolerant and Diverse
  256. Janie From Brackenridge: Being Trans Limits Many Things
  257. Cat is Queer, Genderflued and Fully Out #AMPLIFY
  258. Jeff Hopes the LGBTQ Community Will Embrace a Common Queer Identity
  259. Jesse Talks About Living as a Trans Woman in a Culture of Fear
  260. Jess is a Lesbian Mother Who Wants More Family Friendly Resources
  261. Saintly Sinner is a Cisgender Lesbi Not So Flexible Black Biological Womyn
  262. Diane Discusses Being Belligerently Out in Pittsburgh
  263. Jaime From The ReelQ Film Festival Says Yep I’m Gay
  264. Scott Describes Life as a Gay Bear in Rural Armstrong County
  265. Claudette is a Non-Binary Queer Who Wants Us To See Beyond the L and the G #AMPLIFY
  266. Taylor Wants More LGBTQ Resources and Community Unity
  267. Alexandria is a Lesbian Artist Trying To Get Her Bearings
  268. Anonymous Grieves How Pittsburgh’s Gay and Lesbian Community Treats Bisexuals
  269. Erik Is a Cis White Working-Class Queer from Clearfield County
  270. Maria Wants You To Know a Family Like Hers #AMPLIFY
  271. Lyndsey Identifies as a Queer Genderfluid Lipstuck Butch
  272. Alex is a Black Trans Man Who Doesn’t Apologize For His Existence
  273. Mario Identifies As Queer Rustbelt Genderfluid Artist #AMPLIFY
  274. PJ Identifies as a Cis White Gay Man With a Twist of Genderqueer</a
  275. Ashe Believes To Be Queer Is To Be Yourself #AMPLIFY
  276. DJ Scott Is a Gay Black Man Full of Positive Vibes #AMPLIFY
  277. Kitty Is Out and Open as a Bisexual Trans Woman in Erie County #AMPLIFY
  278. Shawna on Her Unique Experience as a Lesbian in Indiana County #AMPLIFY
  279. Miss Erie Pride 2015: Embrace Who We Are Meant To Be #AMPLIFY
  280. Daniel Wants to See More Diverse Employers in Western Pennsylvania
  281. Alex Describes Erie’s LGBTQ Community as Live and Let Live
  282. David Talks About the State of Equality in Erie
  283. For Kristina, Being Out is Her Normal
  284. Bee Asks Where Single Parents Fit Into the LGBTQ Community
  285. Jessi is a Trans Lesbian Who Asks Questions
  286. Larry Traces His Coming Out to JFK and a Frat Brother
  287. Jesse Believes in the Power of [Trans]cendence
  288. Vic Lives Closeted in Westmoreland County
  289. Kayden Wants to Be Safe Holding Her Partner’s Hand in Pittsburgh
  290. Tony Believes Everyone in the LGBTQ Community Matters
  291. Brandon Believes Pittsburgh Should Have Better Trans Health Resources
  292. Cindy Has Been Fundraising for the GLCC for 14 Years
  293. Coley Claims to Be Invisible in Plain Sight
  294. Carmen is a Queer Black Womyn From Pittsburgh
  295. Darcell Hopes Everyone Will Find Love
  296. Sivynn Acknowledges That Some People Just Don’t Pay Attention to His Transition
  297. Amber Has Always Been Proud of Being OUT
  298. Shell is Proud of the Positive Impact of Pittsburgh Black Pride
  299. Gary Has Lived in Northwest and Southwest PA As An Openly Gay Man
  300. Patrouious Describes His Fears & Frustrations as a Trans Man in McKean County #AMPLIFY
  301. John is a Geeky, White, Cisgender, Queer, Pagan, Proletariat Hippie #AMPLIFY
  302. Skip Believes The Act of Coming Out Is a Continuous Process
  303. Sam Prefers the Ambiguity of Queer Identity to a Specific Label
  304. Jan Offers an Older Perspective on LGBTQ Pittsburgh
  305. Meg Is a Country Queer
  306. CJ Describes Living Stealth As A Trans Man
  307. Bob Is the First Openly Gay Elected Official In Northwestern PA
  308. Paula Speaks Out About Bi-Erasure and Bisexual Exclusion
  309. Joy KMT Values Intersectional Healing Spaces
  310. Katie-Anne Speaks As Two Spirited Bi Gendered Resident of Johnstown
  311. Twist Shares Their Life as Neuroqueer
  312. kelly emphasizes that ‘gay is not the totality of me’
  313. Gina Shares Her Truth With Those Who Deserve To Know
  314. Donna Met a Female Impersonator Who Made a Lasting Impression
  315. Joyce Believes Tolerance Is Not Acceptance
  316. Mike Talks About the Privileges of Living in Erie as a Gay Man
  317. Rashod Is An Unapologetic Trans Man of Color
  318. Tara Wants Us To Talk About Intersectionality

 

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