“It depends on the day.”
Ro grew up with one sister and a dog named Kira, but she currently lives with her male best friend. They first realized when they…
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“I wish I never came out to them.”
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs Teddy grew up in a fairly conservative household: very Christian and strict, they said. When they were 13, Teddy realized that they weren’t…
“I set my preferences for both men and women, and it was terrifying.”
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Heidi grew up in a town of about 7,000 people. She would describe it as “small as heck” and “very conservative.” She grew…
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“That’s OK, I’ve always wanted a daughter.”
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers “Much like a good majority of Wisconsin, it’s a very rural, religious, conservative community,” Robyn said of Wautoma, her hometown. She was raised…
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She came out THREE times
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Angela grew up in Germantown, Wis. with a rather typical family: a mother, father and little brother. When her parents separated when she…
Strong, accepting family dynamic offsets bullying in school
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Samm grew up with a family of five: her, her mom, a younger sister, and an older twin brother and sister. Her biological…
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Gay man attributes TV shows, internet to figuring out his sexuality
Pronouns: He/Him/His Zach has been in Wisconsin his entire life. He was born in Monroe and eventually moved to Barneveld, a little conservative-leaning town with…
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“You’re going to Hell, but I’m still your friend.”
Pronouns: He/Him/His Cory’s childhood was similar to a lot of those who live in Wisconsin: growing up in a small town with a lot of…
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Come (Out) as You Are 