Pgh Lesbian Correspondents

On this National Coming Out Day, 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. And sometimes we don’t come out because it is not safe. We might come out in phases or waves. As we learn more about sexual orientations and gender identities, our understanding of our own identity expands and grows.

My Coming Out Story

Recently, I shared my coming out story with a friend who asked me if I had ever considered myself bisexual because I had relationships with men. I explained that the language I had at the time was gay and lesbian. I didn’t have any nuance to understand myself. It was ignorance, not denial. How I understand myself now 25 years later is much more informed and subtle, in part due to my interactions with other LGBTQ+ folx. I identify as queer, but move comfortably between lesbian and gay as well. Am I bisexual? That’s not the question. Asking me how I identify, not if I identify as any certain way is appropriate. It is an open-ended question that requires us to be curious about ourselves and other people.

To commemorate National Coming Out Day, I’m revisiting our #AMPLIFY archive this year to highlight the importance of preserving this blog. Below you’ll find 318 unique coming out stories from folx with ties to Western Pennsylvania.

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”?

The Coming Out Story Archive

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