Stories related to LGBTQ+

For many years, Jules internalized the message he received from those around him that he was broken and unfixable. But all that changed once he realized that he alone is the expert on his life – and that it’s actively better because of who he is and what he’s been through.

Erica had suffered in silence for too long. She knew it was time she sought out help. Getting treatment for her eating disorder revolutionized her life, and she finally found power in loving herself for exactly who she is.

Brendan’s seven days in the psych ward were transformative. The people he met, the conversations he had, and the ways he learned how to cope with his mental illness gave him the ability to let go of shame and find tenacity within himself.

Andrea Lambert embraces every part of herself and interlaces it into her art. Her loss, her pain, her trauma, and her suffering become sensationalized in forms of multimedia art that will forever bear witness to her truths.

After losing his parents, Jason found himself stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior. His fear of seeming weak kept him from asking for help. It wasn’t until Jason found unconditional love again that he was able to find power in being vulnerable.

It took discovering his true identity, finding the right course of treatment, and reaching sobriety for him to realize that he is a survivor. Surviving has made him the man he is today.

Brett felt out of control of his life and hit rock bottom after struggling with various addictions and being incarcerated for a taboo sexual relationship. In the wake of those experiences, however, he has been able to transform himself and his life through accountability, forgiveness, and determination.