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HERO: Michaela, 14, of okc, writes:
I plan on writing more books ft. gay or pan main char because there is not many out there it might help open minds if only a little. I also want to go out at my school and help those who are to scared to come out, and try to teach people just because we can find love within our own and with either sex don't mean we are freaks!!
Is hard because many people at school are closed minded and tease me all the time I know I have it better than most I have two friends I don't know if they know. its also hard because not many people are out and I have no one to talk to so I feel trapped.
If anyone needs some one to talk feel free to talk to me!!!
You can email Michaela at winter4eva@yahoo.com
Hi Michaela, I hope you do find someone to talk to. If there are any GLBT resources in your town, like a Gay & Lesbian center, you'll find people there who are totally accepting. Cheers grrrl! -- Jay
HERO: Kish Charger, 21, of White Bear Lake, MN, writes:
I go every Christmas to sing to the elderly people from my church who can not come out or have visits from family, or just dont have family. I love their faces lighting up as my group at church sings to them. It warms my heart inside.
I have lost a great deal of friends, but i have also made tons of new ones, and i know they will support me through everything and i know that they accept me for who i am.
Being bisexual is awesome! And you really can figure out who your real friends are if your different. It is totally OKAY to be different in any way you want, so just have fun!
You can email Kish Charger at Joilovescorbin@aol.com
Well Kish, sounds to me like your life is pretty darn together. Cheers! -- Jay
HERO: Devin, 14, of Mount Holly New Jersey, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] Telling every homophobic person in the world that there is nothing to fear from homosexuality.
[What's it like being bisexual?] Scary, I worry a lot about what people may think of me when they hear I'm bisexual, I've had people tell me some rude things because of it. Its very hard to find girls who want to date me because I'm so afraid to ask.....
I LOVE BOOBIES c:
You can email Devin at ddix@live.com
Well I'd say most teenage boys are afraid to ask girls out, Devin, so you're pretty normal there. Cheers! -- Jay
HERO: tom llewellyn, 67, of nammond la, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] explaining to my friends and and acquaintances that i feel sexuality in its appropriate way. and that each is an expression og hus lovor us.
being straight and nonjudgmental allows me to see the of excluision of the nain strem and how this hurts those excluding the outsidres
You can email tom llewellyn at tom.llewellyn1944@gmail ,com
Thanks Tom! -- Jay
HERO: Kuranda, 15, of UK, writes:
I've always loved horses and In a way I think they saved me. Ive always been bullied, its what comes of being icy white with fire red hair (seriously I look like a vampire or something). It got really bad at one point, so one day I decided to end it. I went down to the stables, told my favourite horse what I was going to do and I just couldnt, I couldnt leave him. So I'm spending my life repaying the debt I own to him.
The funny thing is I dont know what I am. Ok I've had a crush on a girl before but Ive also had a crush on a boy. Will I ever know? Honestly I dont think so, I dont think theres somone waiting for me out in the world. No, its just me, on my own, with my horses and family of choice.
The reason I like horses so much is because they understand me, we dont need words we just exist. I think that when you find something, somone you love, dont hesitate, just go do it because trust me you'll never have another chance.
You can email Kuranda at annabelle-l@hotmail.co.uk
That's good advice, Kuranda, and maybe someday you'll meet another horse-lover like yourself. Cheers! -- Jay
HERO: Darin, 58, of NYC, writes:
I volunteer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness working on the helpline which is an information and referral service for folks with mental illness and their families.
We Bi folks are discriminated against by the gay community and the straight community. People think for some reason we are fakers who don't want to admit we are gay so we hide under the Bi banner. This is not true. Yes there are those of us who can have sexual feelings for both men and women.
Alexander was most likely gay. He did not seem to get close to women as far as I know. But many other famous Generals in history we bi such as Julius Caesar. Caesar preferred women to men but did have many flings with guys. I would just like to ad that in the ancient world of Caesar and Alexander weather you liked men or women was not a big deal. There was no gay community. There were just people reacting to people and if someone turned you on....you went for it. As long as you were discrete no one cared. Many Roman emperors were Bi or Gay. In fact the only Roman emperor that was completely straight was Claudius who was deformed. I don't know what to make of that.
You can email Darin at terry.black71@yahoo.com
Hmm. I don't either. -- Jay
HERO: Frank Sanello, 59, of West Hollywood, CA, writes:
I've just published "Invisible People: History's Homosexuals Unhidden" (Genesee Avenue Books, 2011). It's an examination of why squeamish historians airbrush homosexuality and homosexuals from their biographies of famous gays and lesbians of the past.
I have recently been a victim of homophobia twice! Living in the safe cocoon of West Hollywood, I had forgotten that homophobia still exists. I was fired from my dream job, teaching college English at a Mormon college, for being gay. More recently, the corrupt ezine HubPages.com banned me "for life" for posting too many gay-themed articles.
Writing is like a drug to me. I can't write enough. I usually write 2-3,000 words every morning, take a shower, then write another 1,000 words.
You can email Frank Sanello at FSanello@aol.com
Heya Frank -- boy, you sure do like to write, I had to heavily edit you in order to fit on here! :o) But I'm happy to pass along that your "book is available on Amazon, hint, hint." -- cheers, Jay
HERO: Shiloh Madisson, , of Kansas, writes:
For me, being gay means having to wake up every morning knowing that people are waiting to beat the crap out of me, and most likely try and drag me down to their level. At a staggering 4'5"... how am I supposed to defend myself???
I will never try to hide my sexuality, it's who I am. Every day I force myself to smile at these people, knowing one day, I'll be happy... and they'll be miserable. I really do feel sorry for them.
I want everyone to be happy, and freely love. Just because I love a man, I get labeled? What does it matter???
You can email Shiloh Madisson at shilohmadisson@ymail.com
Hiya Shiloh, also remember that there are people out there who love you and will defend you, even in Kansas! -- Jay
HERO: Aaron, 20, of Kaduna, kaduna state, writes:
I have been beating myself up for a decade an something about me being gay but now i understand that God uses us to show his unconditional love for us. I plan on having a centre for courageous gay teenagers who are not afraid to be themselves; teach them that there is more to gayism than what we were taught as kids (that gays are a danger to little children and society). Right now i have a kids group open to all kids below 15. I teach them basic knowlegde and morale not forgetting the world of God. Its an obligation that each kid brings a note each week from their parents about their good deeds for the week these helps these kids embrace the good side of life.
[What's it like being gay?] Truth be told, its been pretty awful and sometimes suicidal.
You can email Aaron at john.empearon@yahoo.com
Hey Aaron -- hang in there, it gets better. Good luck to you in your quest to make your life and those of other gay people better. -- Jay
HERO: sunny, 20, of kolkata, west bengal, INDIA, writes:
am a student. what i plan is to prove to this world with a scientific proofs that homosexuality is very much a creation of nature and that to be a gay does not account u as a sinner in MOTHER NATURES book of JUDGEMENT. MOTHER NATURE wants you to be gay or bi or straight. she wants u to be a true human being first.
i feel very differnt from others even from my gay frnds. i believe in being in love with ur eromenos rather than in falling in love..love wil never make you fall. love is the union of two souls. and soul does not have a gender. so frnds i wud say be in love, love any 1 u feel like.. god has given u only a single life....love it...live it with your love..
You can email sunny at sunny.sarkar04@gmail.com
Well said, Sunny! -- Jay
HERO: eDi, 23, of Mashhad, Iran, writes:
Me and my partner have a plan to immigrate to Canada and live our rest of life in peace, where we are not considered ill. I WANT to tell more of gay by art, gay art and this is my gay art blog http://www.goddessofbeauty.blog.com
Im gay and I have the right to live like others, me and my partner, we want to live together forever, we love each other more than you could imagine, so we have the right to live with each other passionately. Im not ashamed of being gay, I proud of my partner and I love him. This is my right. I want to cry everywhere that Im gay and I love him.
I wish we reach our stars, me and my husband.
You can email eDi at edris.kh@gmail.com
I hope you reach the stars too, Edi. -- Jay
HERO: Vanessa, 25, of Dallas, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab... ] Use music to unify the peoples and guide them to a code of living.
To live and act as a bisexual/gay is to harness the extremity of living/thinking on a higher plane. You will eventually fall for there is no stability. Accept your gift from God/Gods and live in simplicity, humility.
You can email Vanessa at tietronixv3@yahoo.com
Thanks, Vanessa! -- Jay
HERO: yunus, 20, of Bangladesh, writes:
When i was a boy , I heard the story about the holy grail and it can only be found by the one who is pure of heart, the one who bears everything we admire in a man bravery,compassion,love, ambition, and finally the dream glory, the one goes beyond the human touch and penetrates you through his eyes
You can email yunus at yunus_rise@yahoo.com
Sounds like a good story! -- Jay
HERO: Richard, 36, of Orland Park, Il, writes:
I am not really planning anything. I am just trying to be true to myself and make love to those who are.
I wish I could come out of the closet. I wish I knew how to make people accept us for who we are.
I love to cross dress. I have never been with a man but cant get the idea out of my head. I want a big stiffie in me!
You can email Richard at cmsckr35@hotmail.com
Heya Richard, Coming out isn't about making "people accept us for who we are", it's about you accepting yourself no matter what other people think. I would never presume to tell you what to do, since I don't know what it's like in a small town, but if I were you I'd look inward first. See the "Should You Come Out?" article on the GayHeroes home page for good advice from Marilyn Vos Savant: http://www.gayheroes.com/marilyn.htm Cheers dude -- Jay
HERO: Hannah Cunningham, 20, of Rose Hill, KS, writes:
I want to be an organizer. I know it's a generic job, but I love to clean and organize and make other people's homes or offices easier to manage.
I am straight, but I absolutely love homosexuals, just as much as all my straight friends. I've had gay and lesbian friends and they're no different to be around than my other straight friends. I love anyone who is able to feel love for someone else the way I feel for my husband. It doesn't matter what gender you and your significant other are. You love who you want to love and there's no changing that. Be yourself and be happy with yourself. Then the only people you can surround yourself with are people who are happy with you just as you are.
Race, religion, upbringing... none of it matters when it comes to who you want to love. There's a lot of crap that the Westboro church is spreading about who God hates. If God can't accept you for who you are, then there shouldn't be any room for him in your life.
You can email Hannah Cunningham at hccunningham0328@yahoo.com
Wow. That's the best thing I've heard about God in a looong time. Cheers Hannah! -- Jay
HERO: Mistress K, 18, of Denver, writes:
I am exploring my fetish side, and I plan to some day be a professional dominatrix. I also plan to marry a woman and adopt a million children and raise them to be the best they can be.
Lesbianism, homosexuality itself, being part of the LGBT and Fetish communities, all mean that I have a voice. It is my job, and my pleasure, to stand up for myself and the rest of my fellow queers and kinksters, to dispel any myths or misconceptions society assumes upon us. If more were willing to use their voices, to instill strength in their commercials, the entire fight would be much, much easier. I endeavor to inspire.
You can visit my blog at http://babydomme.blogspot.com/. Please, leave a comment and have fun!
You can email Mistress K at mistressk.blog@gmail.com
Thanks Ms K; I'm sure the Mile-High City could use a good dose of kink-a-rama drama. -- Jay
HERO: Jessica, 15, of Pasadena, TX, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] to love everyone who needs to be loved. I plan to be a big part of the gay community and help anyone who needs the support.
[What's it like being gay?] fantastic:) my family is very accepting, and so are my friends. i don't get any S**T about my sexual orientation at all; however, that may change, but i will always be true to myself.
My beautiful sister is a lesbian and i love both her and her twin straight sister very very much:)
You can email Jessica at just_jes13@yahoo.com
Thanks Jessica! Sounds perfect to me! -- Jay
HERO: Kasey Thomason, 21, of Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, writes:
I am a lesbian and I am also a christian. Now I know that some people think that that can not happen. That no one can be gay and a Christian. Well I am and I am out in my 'all Christian church'. Not all the people know Im a lesbian but not all of them know I am a woman as well. See I dress like a man. I know just about everyone in the church. Been going there for 7 years now. And just about everyone knows me either as a woman or a man but a large hand full know that I am a lesbian ane they are supporters all the way. See one of these people is the minister and she is behind me all the way. So my thing that I want to do for this world is show those people that anyone can be gay and a christian and not hae to be treated differently. That we are the same people the sam person inside.
Its great I love it. Wish I can be more myself to others but I know how to read people to tell if they should know or not.
You can email Kasey Thomason at ktgrad2007@yahoo.com
Good job KT. Just be true to yourself. -- Jay
HERO: frederick, , of penn., writes:
I want to let gay youth know that its okay to be gay. And to come-out as you are.
I always had great female friends. they're the greatest!
You can email frederick at
I'll drink to that, on all counts! -- Jay
HERO: michael oliver, 62, of shefford england, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] practice my faith I'm a christian. Not pass judgement, embrace those who are still outside the social pail.
[What's it like being gay?] Better now my parents are dead. The culture made it hard I did not want to hurt them. Probably younger now than I have ever been. Not in a relationship but accepted almost honoured for what I am as a person. Being gay is a trivial joke.
You can email michael oliver at moatsheff@talktalk.net
Hi Michael, sounds like that's what Jesus would do, accepting people. I don't think I can agree that your parents are better off dead than knowing who you truly are, and I encourage everybody to come out to everyone, especially the people they love most. Lots of guys get in trouble when they first come out, but usually that passes, and the end result is an honest and mature and more loving relationship. Do you think they knew or had no clue? Anyway congrats on your status; not sure what you mean by "being gay is a trivial joke". -- Jay
HERO: phtojack53, 56, of San Diego, CA., writes:
I'm planning to marry ****, my hero in LOVE!
[What's it like being gay?] Like George Michael said, "It's Natural!" It's an inborn orientation and I'm going to make the best of it!
My Love Poem For Jim. Ebullient Reverence a poem by Jack Schlotte I have just met a man, Who makes my heart want to dance. His love, devotion, character and romance, Fill me with ebullient reverence. He is such a sweet gentle soul, I want it to be forever our goal. To feel our love so whole, It fills me with ebullient reverence. His look, so masculine and pure, Makes him handsome and mature. He is so sweet and kind, It makes us feel aligned. To be in his arms, Will set off my love alarms. Our deepening love will advance, to ebullient reverence!
You can email phtojack53 at
Bravo! I can hear Oscar Wilde spinning in his grave oops I mean applauding rapturously. The **** is because we don't put people's names on here w/o their permission, but you go, JS! -- Jay
HERO: Sevak, 21, of Yerevan, Armenia., writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] Trying to spread love, relevant information on LGBT people. Although I was refused by a homophobic professor to write a diploma on homosexuality, now I'm writing two different works on homophobia, its roots, history and solutions and another one on non-standard social roles for men throughout history. If anyone can help with that, I'd be delighted;) Not compulsory in English, but also in French, Russian, Armenian, Spanish. Thx a lot!
[What's it like being gay?] For me it's a feature, a blessing; I'm quite happy and proud of my sex and orientation (no discrimination;)) Also just a little difference from other people, that's all. That's my part I love and enjoy very much. If someone REALLY proves I'm wrong, I might think of changing myself (if that's possible).
I'm dying of saying a big THANK YOU to the creator of this site! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! And I want to spread my positive mood and optimistic spirit, and, of course, Love, throughout this site, to everyone. "The greatest thing you'll ever do is just love and be loved in return"... remember... Love, Light and Peace to us all!
You can email Sevak at abacada6@gmail.com
Hey Sevak, you are welcome sir - you are an inspiration to me and the whole world. Keep it up! -- Jay
HERO: beauchance, 70, of w.v., writes:
Ph.D. in soc ---- college prof for 40 years; antique furniture restoration, family man, happily married for 50 years (to four different women).
strong preference for women, but like giving oral sex -- in the closet except very rare (memorable) occasions....
You can email beauchance at
Well, Professor, I guess human sexuality has all kinds of variation, and being bisexual is one of 'em. Cheers! -- Jay
HERO: Laelia Mizame, 27, of Indianapolis, writes:
Art is my passion. It's what I do, and what I teach to the future generation. Along with tolerance and respect, I try to show my students that their "crazy redheaded art teacher" is an amiable person that can get along with them. Being gay doesn't change you; it's a part of you.
Being a lesbian isn't anything different than, say, being a girl. Being Asian. Being dyslexic. It's apart of who were are as people. It's not a choice; it's who we are.
You can email Laelia Mizame at Zephyrus.Wind@yahoo.com
Thank our lucky stars for teachers like you, Laelia! -- Jay
HERO: Henry Horton, , of Hawaii, writes:
Hey Jay, Got yr email and before could reply got lost in C-space.
THAT'S why there are all kinds of music!
(LOL at yr response - just had to let the inner bitch out..) hh
You can email Henry Horton at hortus45@hotmail.com
I know the feeling, Henry; it happens all the time. Aloha nui loa -- Jay
HERO: Yvonne Prudence, 19, of England, writes:
i want to take over the world by tattooing!
i think being gay or lesbian is not a matter. it happens eventually, and gay people are as good as hetero people. i love gays by the way!
i kissed three girls last night, and i don't feel like i'm gay. i feel hetero. so?
You can email Yvonne Prudence at
Dear Prudence, best of luck with your plan for world domination. -- Jay
HERO: Anna , 18, of Memphis, TN, writes:
I am a poet, artist, and musician. I write a variety of "love letter" poems to men and women, also one called Loss of Sappho (from Sappho's perspective). My work can be found at http://charrlie.deviantart.com I intend to increase awareness of pangender, intergender, and pansexual people. I want to change society's view of gender as very black and white.
Well, I come from a very religious family. My father is actually an ordained minister. I haven't come out of the closet officially, though in certain circles I am open about my sexuality. I also come from a family of intellectuals and poets, which motivates me to eventually become completely open about my identity. As a pansexual, I am attracted to male, female, and intersexual people.
I would recommend that people find the work of Alec Bell online. He brings historic figures-usually gay ones-back to life in his poems.
You can email Anna at hippiedragon @ gmail . com
Thank you Anna, what an interesting life you have. -- Jay
HERO: Stefanie, 33, of Germany, writes:
[Plans to make world more fab...] Strengthen everyone's right to live as they want, by giving a good example in how to treat people no matter what kind of religion they have, whom they love, what they vote, think.......
I'm bi-curious. I'd also like just to watch two men together. And just in case I'd be reincarnated as a man I'd definitely make love to a man, as well as to a woman just to know how it feels and hopefully not to have to choose which one I like more.
Love conquers all, it's the ultimate weapon, given to us by a power we do not exactly know and we all have different names for. That's the sentence I deeply believe in. And a quote from Khalil Gibran: Love is an oasis in the heart, never reached completely by the caravan of thoughts.
You can email Stefanie at
Beautifully put, Stefanie. -- Jay
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