History

My Coming-Out Story
I had been on an Interrail trip in 1984 in an attempt to widen my horizons, to try things I never did before, and to demonstrate to my parents, that I wasn't their little boy anymore and could make my own decisions. My planning had nothing to do with my sexuality, but I should soon learn something else!
By Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago in Pride
Representative literature
Author: Dream Books Sanjeevi Discovering The Namesake mirrored my immigrant struggles, affirming my cultural identity and transforming feelings of alienation into pride, ultimately shaping my self-acceptance and love for diverse narratives in literature.
By Sanjeevi Kandasamyabout a year ago in Pride
The Unexpected Mirror
I will never forget the evening when, by pure chance, I stumbled upon a novel that would change the way I see the world. I was in a small neighborhood bookstore, idly browsing the titles on the shelves, when a book literally fell at my feet. It was a love story between two women, written with such delicacy and depth that it immediately struck me.
By Fabio Smiragliaabout a year ago in Pride
Dynasty, Steven and Me
Once upon a time, there was a young guy. He lived at home with his parents in a small Scandinavian country. There was only one channel on television.
By Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago in Pride
Understanding World Mental Health Day 2024: Date, history, significance
World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, is a crucial global initiative aimed at raising awareness and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. As the world continues to grapple with the growing challenges posed by mental health issues, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of emotional well-being and the need to address mental health with as much seriousness as physical health. In 2024, the theme for World Mental Health Day highlights the importance of creating “Mental Health for All: Raising Voices and Taking Action,” focusing on global efforts to make mental health care accessible to everyone.
By Poonam Ownabout a year ago in Pride
Kill Your Darlings. Top Story - October 2024.
There is so much queer representation in media these days–good, bad, and painfully stereotypical. I'm not looking for it anymore, though. I haven't been since college. I guess you could say I gave up. I see it as being the representation I wish I could have had growing up, but I suppose it's a matter of perspective. As a child, I used to look for myself in media. Desperately.
By kpabout a year ago in Pride
Taboo of Gay Signet Rings To Popular Heterosexual Piercings
This Article was Previously published on Medium.com and was boosted by the Medium Curation Team. I notice many signals in everyday life. How are you dressed, or what kind of jewelry do you wear? What meaning lies behind the specific pieces of jewelry you choose? In this article, I want to look at some signals from the past.
By Henrik Hagelandabout a year ago in Pride
When Did You See Yourself in Media?
Have you ever encountered a character in media that significantly altered your perception of yourself or others? In the soft illumination of a room, the flickering screen projected a comforting radiance, mirroring in the captivated eyes of the silently watching audience.
By PhilipM-Iabout a year ago in Pride
We Must See it to Believe It.
As a Writer, Author, Poet and World-Shifter, I look to the giants of the past to pave my runway. James Baldwin is an icon not only for his contributions to the literary world but for his unapologetic and radical acceptance of himself. When I reflect on why representation of LGBTQ+ trail blazers matters, he is the first icon that comes to mind.
By Ariel Celesteabout a year ago in Pride
Is Feminity In Male Natural?
Ask yourself these questions before reading further! You discovered one of your siblings, children, relatives or family member always act feminin. Would you because of that hate the person? hurt the person or kill the person because of feminism? The same way you love them, kindly spread the love to the ones you're not blood realated with and protect them.
By Victor Obanor Osagie about a year ago in Pride
Queer and Loathing. Second Place in Represented Challenge.
"This is as close to the truth as I can get," David Feinberg once said about his seminal collection of essays, Queer and Loathing: Rants and Raves of a Raging AIDS Clone.
By F Cade Swansonabout a year ago in Pride
Carl, Karl, Carl & Karl: VENUS VALLEY’S favourite philosophers
Bittersweetly, it’s almost time for me to finish doing what I’ve been doing and hand over to you, queerly beloveds: Over to you, to take what you’ve hopefully learned from what I’ve hopefully taught, and give it a go yourself.
By Steph Coleabout a year ago in Pride