Posts by Haider Almudaweb
Robin Gaudreau
As an intersex person, I did not get to come out on my own terms. I got diagnosed, forced into a gender binary that would not contain me, until I escaped it to live my best life.
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Growing up in an immigrant and religious household, there was a lot of expectations to conform to a certain image. I felt like I had to play a role in order to please other people. They made me feel like my existence was too much to deal with, which destroyed my sense of self. It…
Read MoreKevin Reid
A message to my younger self: Hi Kevin. I know things aren’t going so well for you right now. I know you’re confused and there are some things you don’t want to admit. I’m here to tell you that you will get through this. You will know and love yourself. You will be so happy.…
Read MoreChris Fee
Chris’ Experience Growing Up as LBGTQI2S: “Growing up and getting made fun of and policed for my gender expression was difficult and forced me into boxes I don’t believe I ever would have chosen for myself if I weren’t worried about my safety. I have always strived to live authentically, but messages about the duality…
Read MoreLaura Bye
Kurtis Gabriel
Kurtis’ Message to LGBTQI2S+ Youth:
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Paul’s Message to LGBTQI2S+ Youth:
Read MoreMaurie Sherman
What would you tell your younger self? “I wish my younger self asked more questions. I would tell my younger me to ask questions and learn more from the people around you. When I came out, there weren’t many celebrity role models to look up to in the LGBT community, but I was lucky to…
Read MoreCheryl Torrance
I was really lucky, I never really had to come out. And even when I was challenged about being gay, I was strong enough mentally and physically that I knew and was sure I could stand my ground. Not too many people pushed me around and I was able to help others because of this.
Read MoreMeghan Yuri Young
Meghan’s Message to LGBTQ2S+ Youth:
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