When Carlo, a gay Catholic from Sydney, Australia, told his aunt he was gay, she began sobbing uncontrollably. When she finally calmed down, … [Read more...] about Gay Catholic: ‘I Still Want to Have a Family. It’s Just Going to Look Different’ – VIDEO
Nathan Manske
When Dean Ostrum’s Family Gently Led Him From The Closet: VIDEO
"I'm From Driftwood," the archivist project devoted to collecting the stories of LGBT folk from absolutely everywhere (and spearheaded … [Read more...] about When Dean Ostrum’s Family Gently Led Him From The Closet: VIDEO
LGBT Stories: Coming Out But Keeping The Faith
BY NATHAN MANSKEAfter coming out in high school, Gabriel found classmates and even the football players telling him how awesome he was. Other … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Coming Out But Keeping The Faith
LGBT Stories: Father Comes Out After 28 Years Of Marriage
BY NATHAN MANSKE Gill was married to his wife for 28 years and had a few children. On the outside he seemed to have had it all.“Going back 15 … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Father Comes Out After 28 Years Of Marriage
LGBT Stories: Coming Out In A Cuban Family
BY NATHAN MANSKE On the Tour, I especially loved hearing stories where I learn even a little about new cultures. That's why I was excited when … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Coming Out In A Cuban Family
LGBT Stories: It’s Okay To Be Gay In Montana
BY NATHAN MANSKE Of the nearly 170 stories we collected on the Tour, I think this one is my favorite setting. The mountains, the horses, the mobile … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: It’s Okay To Be Gay In Montana
LGBT Stories: Teen Becomes More Popular After Coming Out In Conservative Town
BY NATHAN MANSKEWe filmed Derrick's story in Pocatello, Idaho. When we first arrived in Pocatello, we stopped at a diner to grab some dinner and a … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Teen Becomes More Popular After Coming Out In Conservative Town
LGBT Stories: Bullying Affects Everyone
BY NATHAN MANSKE Nathan Manske and Marquise Lee embarked on a 4 month, 50 state tour of the United States collecting stories for their I'm From … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Bullying Affects Everyone
LGBT Stories: Accidental Online Chat Leads To 13 Years Of Love
BY NATHAN MANSKE Before we even started the Story Tour, I received a donation along with a message from today's storyteller, John, insisting that … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: Accidental Online Chat Leads To 13 Years Of Love
LGBT Stories: A Man’s Journey Into–And Out Of–“Ex-Gay” Therapy
Nathan Manske and Marquise Lee embarked on a 4 month, 50 state tour of the United States collecting stories for their I'm From Driftwood site. … [Read more...] about LGBT Stories: A Man’s Journey Into–And Out Of–“Ex-Gay” Therapy