Lgbt Stories

If you’ve been listing to the show from the start you’ve most likely heard episode 4 called The Trans Experience. That episode continues to be one of our top downloaded episodes and is also the episode I get the most feedback on from people all over the world about how much it has helped them in one way or another. With that said, today we will have the chance to hear another story from a transgender women. Today you’ll be listening to Sharon Brown’s story. Sharon is a trans women of color who grew up in the south. Today she resides here in Los Angeles, CA.  Im excited to share Sharon story because I think it sheds a light on the segregation within ones own family that not only trans men and women experience but many LGBT people in general are faced with throughout our lives. At times the distance can be self-inflicted, and more often than not, it is put into motion by family members. That is a big part of Sharon’s story. In fact it is something that shaped her upbringing, and what life looked like for the ma

Hi everyone. I want to take a moment to thank all of our listeners. LGBT Stories is growing, and it is growing fast. Honestly, it's shocking to me. In only 6.5 months we have surpassed 12K downloads on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher Radio. I receive emails from listeners all over the globe thanking us for what we are doing for our community. I want you all to know, each and every one of you is being heard. Unfortunately, I am unable to reply to them all but rest assured, I am working on it. All in all, I wanted to take a moment and simply say, THANK YOU. Thank you for your support, and your time listening. We are working on more amazing episodes hoping to bring light on all the stories our community has to offer the world! Thanks for listening.  It goes without saying that when having a show about LGBT people telling their life stories one would want one of the most successful and passionate activists on this planted to appear on the show. I consider this a major milestone for LGBT Stories. We’ve been work

The B in LGBT… Bisexual. Today Michael tells a story of what he says is “…being free from any specific way of loving someone”, bi-sexual. In my opinion, I believe that bi-sexuality is the most thrown around identifier in the acronym LGBT. It’s the one identifier that society is far more accepting of when a woman identifies as so… it is fine, in a way it almost considers “hot, or sexy”. On the other hand, when a man identifies as bi-sexual they get oftentimes labeled as straight-up gay (an very much so in a negative connotation). So while many men who are bi-sexual greatly enjoy male on male sex they are more than often made to be shamed for it, therefore resulting in them remaining closest. That is why I am so pleased to share Michaels story with you today.  This podcast is brought to you by Audible. Audible is giving our listeners a special gift. Head over to audibletrial.com/LGBT for your free gift. Get an audiobook of your choice, they have a library of 80,000 different audiobooks, so whether you’re lookin

In this episode, Jo tells us the story of her last relationship and the abuse that she endured throughout it. Jo lives in New Zealand and sought us out because she knows that the world needs to know that domestic abuse does happen in LGBT relationships. Please know that you're not alone. If you are in danger please call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233.  Share your story on our show! contact@ourlgbtstories.com    FACEBOOK TWITTER

A man from Brazil writes in to share his story on the show today. Tulio tells a story of the pain he feels living in a homophobic family and how his own brother almost killed him because of it. If you’d like to be apart of something special and tell your coming of age story, coming out story, or anything that you feel is important to the LGBT world we welcome you to the show. Just contact us on facebook at facebook.com/ourlgbtstories or email us at contact@ourlgbtstories.com.

YouTube personality Felicia Minor tells her story on our show today. Felicia is a Jamaican drag queen who's take on the world is a bit more colorful than most. While being out and proud on YouTube, Felicia is quite the opposite in her every day-to-day life, with most of her family knowing nothing about her life as a drag queen. Living a life of secrecy can be frightening for just about anyone, LGBT or not. See where secrecy and the emotions that surround it play a part of your life, and then see how you might be able to relate to people like Felicia. Are you able to open your heart? I hope that whatever brought you to listen to today's episode Felicia's story provides you with some insight, clarity, hope, and joy. Find a way to relate… because if you look deep enough… you will.    If you’d like to be apart of something special and tell your coming of age story, coming out story, or anything that you feel is important to the LGBT world we welcome you to the show. Just contact us on facebook at facebook.com/our

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Christopher Brune Horan is a writer, storyteller, and playwright living in Los Angeles, CA. In today's episode, Christopher shares a deeply personal story about his realization that it is okay to be gay.   You can chat with Christopher online at all of his social media pages.  Christopher on Facebook Christopher on Twitter www.ChristopherBruneHoran.com     If you have a story that you'd like to share on the show, please reach out to us via email.   Follow us online Facebook Twitter Instagram

In today's episode, we hear the story of a man named Ronnie Mugisha from Uganda. Ronnie is a gay male who grew up in Uganda. Ronnie shares a deeply personal story of the difficulties and trials he experienced growing up, and even daily today.  If you'd like to tell your story on our show please reach out to us at contact@ourlgbtstories.com.   facebook twitter Instagram

In this episode of LGBT Stories, we hear the story of one women's life living the trans experience. If you'd like to tell your LGBT coming-of-age story on the show be sure to email us today!    Facebook Twitter Instagram

In today's episode, we hear the story that inspired author Ryan Sirois memoir, "King Of Stars", as told by Ryan himself. He shares how addiction, sexual acting out, and a loss of identity inspired his book, and how it all led him to, today.  Pick up Ryan's book on his website at www.ryansirois.com   TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK   If you have a story to share and want to be on our show, email us today.

In today's episode, we hear the story that inspired author Ryan Sirois' memoir, "King Of Stars", as told by Ryan himself. He shares how addiction, sexual acting out, and loss of identity inspired his book, and how it all led him too, today.   Pick up Ryan's book on his website at www.RyanSirois.com   TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK   Do you have a story of hope, of perseverance, the story that you'd like to share with the world? Please contact us A contact@ourlgbtstories.com to let us know!   *If you'd like to take part in our show but do not want us to use your name, you can actually do this anonymously.

Natalie Wood's message to one homophobic family made her an overnight viral sensation. While the world was seeking out the drama behind why she did what she did, we ask Natalie who she is.   Do you have a story of hope, of perseverance, a story that you'd like to share with the world? Please contact us at contact@ourlgbtstories.com to let us know!     *If you'd like to take part in the show but do not want us to use your name you can absolutely do this anonymously.

LGBT Stories documents the struggles, hardships, questions, joys, eye-openers and more, that many in the LGBTQI community have faced as they've opened up with the public, their families and most importantly themselves about their true identity, the decision to come out and what life is like today for them. We believe that the more society understands marginalized groups of people, the more society can identify with these groups, the more an understanding of the views, emotions, beliefs become apparent, the closer we all become in being truly united.  Do you have a story of hope, of perseverance, a story that you'd like to share with the world; please contact us at contact@ourlgbtstories.com to let us know!   *If you'd like to take part in this but do not want to use your name you can absolutely do this anonymously.