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Imagine the courage it takes to forge a path as a black queer woman in a world where your identity intersects with a rich tapestry of culture, tradition, and belief systems. This is the life of Anna DeShawn, a social entrepreneur from Chicago.
From his first inklings of being different at a summer camp, to the seismic shift that occurred when he saw real gay representation in corporate America, Michael's journey is one of struggle, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity.
Remember that gut-punch moment when everything you thought you knew about yourself was turned on its head? That's where Kirsty Loehr found herself at 16, blindsided by the realisation that her sexuality wasn't what she'd always assumed...In thi
Moe Ari Brown, was born into a working-class, religious family and raised on the South side of Chicago amid the Black church's rich traditions. Moe felt invisible during their youth but at college, they had an epiphany – that gender identity
Growing up in Peterborough, in the centre of England, Arthur's story tells of the intimate struggles of growing up with a gender identity that defies societal norms.With insights into the complexity of coming out to loved ones when you're tran
Imagine discovering your true self at a time where even the word "transgender" was seldom whispered, then fast-forward to seeing that reality reflected on national TV!Annie Wallace, a pioneering trans soap actress, takes us through her life, fr
Gary's story is proof that life does indeed begin at 40!Gary's journey through marriage, heartbreaks, and eventual joy in finding deep love will bring a real smile to your face.Presented by Emma Goswell Produced by Sam Walker We'd love to hear
As the curtain closes on our 2023 series, we bring you the incredible story of Ann!Beginning in Liverpool in the late 50s and early 60s – a time when innocence mingled with confusion in the absence of visible LGBTQ+ role models, Ann's tale th
Verity Smith is a trans gay man who is passionate about playing wheelchair rugby.After first coming out as a lesbian in the 90s, Verity played women's rugby and was too afraid to come out as trans, as there were no policies in place for trans
Born into strict Muslim traditions in Syria and raised in Jordan, Luma is a beacon of hope and courage for all of us in the LGBTQ+ community.Her personal coming out story is complex; spanning cultures, religions, and generations. As a young adu
From Nigeria to the UK, Reverend Jide's Macaulay, otherwise known as the 'happy, holy homosexual,' reveals his life's story. From braving patriarchy and toxic masculinity in Nigeria to enduring conversion therapy in London, Jide's testimony is
What does it take to live authentically in the face of adversity and societal norms? Juno Roche is an iconic figure in the transgender community and a notable author. With a life composed of resilience, identity, and transformation, Juno has a
Get ready for a heart-stirring journey as we welcome you back to a brand-new season of Coming Out Stories. After a (rather long) pause, we're returning with a line-up of extraordinary stories that transcend across the LGBTQ+ spectrum, painting
Kit: I never understood why all my friends were obsessed with boys. Then I came out, fell in love with women and lost my mind!In this, the final episode of season four, meet Kit from London.It took Kit a little while to realise she was a lesbi
Valentino: My family simply didn't know how to raise a gay childValentino grew up as a gay man and now identifies as being gender fluid, and whilst they are currently living in Manchester, England they were born and raised in Bermuda.They have
Dharma: The teacher told me to play with the other boys, but I knew I wasn't a boy. It was a secret I kept for a long time.Dharma Kelleher is a pansexual crime writer, based in Phoneix, Arizona who puts lesbians and trans women at the heart of
Clifford: My dad suggested conversion therapy and I let him sit with that idea, I was literally the first gay person he knew. Clifford is our first sapio sexual storyteller. A real world citizen, he is of Indian heritage, had a Catholic upbri
In this very special eisode, we're sharing an intervew we did with Brad Shreve on his excellent podcast Queer We Are, a show where Brad talks to entertainers, activists, politicians, artists, athletes, and more of the most interesting LGBTQ pe
Brad: For more than 30 years I convinced myself "I can't be gay. I will change someday"In this episode, we're back in the United States, to the Californian desert to meet Brad.Brad didn’t come out until his 30s, by which stage he had married a
EJ: I’ve had quite the internal war about how I identify. I don’t want to use the labels that society gives us!EJ is a young person who lives in a small town in Ohio, USA. They identify as a gender queer masc lesbian.Presented by Emma Goswell
Andrew: I told myself that being bisexual was just a phase. It was not!Andrew identifies as bisexual. He hails from Scotland and is behind the LGBTQ+ sports website Pride of the Terraces.Although he is now very open about his sexuality, it
GradyGrady Throneberry is the first openly gay police chief in Kentucky.He didn't come out until his sixties and what a story he has to tell!Married to a woman, with grown up daughters, he lived in his words as a "straight, conservative man" u
Lucy LouThe moment I put that dress on, I thought "I'm here!"Lucy Lou is a trans woman who waited nearly 40 years to become the person she always was.Presented by Emma Goswell Produced by Sam Walker We'd love to hear YOUR story. Please get in t
DayIt took me all night to garner the courage but at sunrise, I came out to herDay is an artist and writer from California.He identifies as a gay man and is passionate about the power of rituals.You can find out more about Day here and more abo
MarkBecause I only heard the term in the playground, I used to think "gay" meant someone who was bad at sports.Mark Chesnut is an award-winning travel writer based in New York City.He is also the author of the memoir Prepare for Departure: Not
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