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Kyle Discusses Privilege & Perception of Gay, White, Cisgender Men #AMPLIFY

January 10, 2017 by
gay bisexual cis man Allegheny County

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

I am 100% viewed by most as being out as a gay man, which is funny since I have spent most of my adulthood as bi- or pan-sexual (I adopted the pan-sexual identity after first hearing about it). But, I am a cis-gender man who is married to a cis-gender man. Since most people just assume that means I am gay, that is what I am generally seen as. So, I suppose I am “out,” just not everyone knows the full story.

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Shari, 57, Wants More Inclusivity & Power for QTPOC #AMPLIFY

January 3, 2017 by

Name: Shari Age: 57 County of Residence:  Allegheny County, formerly Indiana County Preferred Pronouns: She/her How do you describe your identity? I am a woman who loves, and is affectionately and romantically attracted to  women. I have the capacity to love men and have male friends, but am not sexually attracted to them. I am a multiethnic person, […]

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How Do You Stay Informed About LGBTQ Issues? #AMPLIFY

January 2, 2017 by

Dialogue swirling about ‘fake news’ and the impact it has on our very real lives We ask each AMPLIFY contributor to tell us how they keep abreast on these matters. As you might expect, each person gave us a unique response. But we dived into the data and did a little light sorting to tease […]

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Leo, 42, is a Bi Man in Erie County Who Wants to be Heard #AMPLIFY

December 27, 2016 by
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Name:  leo 13 Age: 42 County of Residence: Erie, formerly Greensburg and Oil City Preferred Pronouns: yet How do you describe your identity? I identify my self as bisexual & I knew that I was when I was about 5 years old . but afraid to lose close friendships that I have known for 20+ years Please describe […]

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Laura, 44, is a Lesbian Mom in Fayette County #AMPLIFY

December 22, 2016 by
Fayette County Lesbian

Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? Well it didn’t go well. I was married with kids. My now ex and I are best friends he is a really great guy. We coparent well. My family has had a harder time with this as it goes against their beliefs

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There Is No #AMPLIFY Post Today. Here’s Why.

December 20, 2016 by
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Unfortunately, we are out of viable contributions to publish. I have several in the queue, but I’m waiting to hear back from the contributors about various issues such as their photos or clarifications on certain questions. But that’s it. We are out of posts at #179. Now 179 is a respectable number of responses. But […]

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Storytelling Is Solidarity: #AMPLIFY Tee Shirts On Sale Now

December 18, 2016 by
#AMPLIFY Tee Shirts

The official #AMPLIFY tee shirts are now available for sale via our partnership with Commonwealth Press. You can purchase shirts sizes S-3X for $25 plus shipping at the CWPress online store.  You also have the option of purchasing a shirt to donate to an #AMPLIFY contributor; this is our way of making sure everyone who […]

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Dawn, 33, Describes Life as a Trans Woman in Westmoreland County #AMPLIFY

December 15, 2016 by

Name: Dawn Age: 33 County of Residence:  Westmoreland, formerly Armstrong county Preferred Pronouns: she/her How do you describe your identity? I’m transgender, male to female though I haven’t transitioned, I’m sexually unsure. I’m also a furry. Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? My coming out was via letter to […]

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Emma, 28, Keeps Her Queer Eyes Open in Pittsburgh #AMPLIFY

December 13, 2016 by

Name:  Emma Age: 28 County of Residence: Allegheny County. Formerly, Beaver county, Bradford county, & York county Preferred Pronouns: She/Her How do you describe your identity? I am a white, cis-gendered, gay woman. I wear the ‘lesbian’ hat sometimes, & like the ‘queer’ hat most often, too. Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What […]

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Ravenna, 37, Pansexual Trans Woman Living in the Allegheny County Suburbs #AMPLIFY

December 8, 2016 by

Please describe your coming out experience. Where did you find support? What challenges did you face? I came out at 26 years old. It was tough. I was on the verge of suicide and I had a 2-year-old son depending on my existence.

I dropped a bomb on my life. On relationships. It was the only way. I had no friends. Nowhere to really start. I just got myself out into the queer community. My personality aided greatly in forming my initial friendship and support base. Those early days were very lonely though.

How would you describe yourself NOW in terms of “being out”? Been living openly as a pansexual trans woman for 10 years. I’ve gone through all of the legalities and am quite open in my personal life. I do like to maintain my anonymity in my daily life. I still work where I did through my transition. Work was tough but I fought and survived the experience.