Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stękała comes out as gay in heartbreaking post mourning partner's death
The 2021 World Championship bronze medalist took to Instagram over the New Year to open up about "the most difficult thing in my life."
January 3, 2025
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Joel Kim Booster opens up about 'imposter syndrome' and feeling like a 'fraud'
"I wish I had half the confidence I had at 26 that I do at 36, because the impostor syndrome is real," the comedian recently told Out Magazine.
June 18, 2024
LGBTQ Substance Use: Why Treatment Starts With Self-Acceptance
There's a clear correlation between discrimination and substance abuse, writes Dr. Michael Murphy.
June 25, 2019
Grief, guilt, and the journey to self-acceptance after Virginia Tech
Writer Mala Kumar reflects on the tragic Virginia Tech shooting, and how the tragedy shaped her path to love and self-acceptance.
October 21, 2024
LGBTQ Folks Use #2009vs2019 Meme to Celebrate Queer Self-Acceptance
It's not just about age. The #10yearchallenge allows some to show how they've grown in embracing queer and trans identities.
January 14, 2019
How BenDeLaCreme Went From Bullied Teen to Wonderful Queen
The drag performer discusses her "rocky road" toward acceptance and self-acceptance.
November 20, 2020
One Wish for Trans Awareness Month
A message of self-acceptance during this turbulent time.
November 14, 2016
A Conversation with Stuart Milk, Co-founder of the Harvey Milk Foundation, on His Uncle’s Legacy
"He was a touchstone to my own self-acceptance and authenticity."
May 23, 2018
Op-ed: That's Right, I Was a Republican
Self-acceptance depends on which groups we're part of -- especially if that group is the GOP.
October 9, 2013
Lesbian Singer-Songwriter Katey Brooks Rejects Christian Shame
Self-acceptance is one thing. Putting it in song for the world to hear is another.
January 31, 2019
This trans chaplain reminds us that visibility is more than presence. It’s power.
Rev. Caroline Morrison reveals the profound intertwining of duty, faith, and self-acceptance.
March 31, 2025
'Next Level Sh*t' Is a Cinematic Valentine for Anal-Retentive Gays
Ben Baur stars in a gross-out short with an empowering message of self-acceptance.
February 18, 2021
Musician Christian Chávez on how he learned to own his queerness
The international superstar opens up about overcoming cultural stigmas to come to a place of self-love and acceptance.
December 10, 2024
Yogi Jessamyn Stanley Says Namaste to the Self
Wellness expert Jessamyn Stanley on the vision behind Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance.
August 13, 2021
Books for Young LGBT Folks
First loves, family problems, compelling discoveries, self-realization, and acceptance during adolescence to adult years are among the things found in this collection of books.
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January 31, 2013
Bi, Black, Fat, Disabled: Clarkisha Kent Is All That and More
This fearless writer navigates numerous identities. Read an excerpt from her new book describing how she achieved self-acceptance.
May 19, 2023
'Parents' Rights' movements forget families have the right to read LGBTQ+ books
As book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and diverse communities rise in the United States, there is an urgent call for advocacy to keep books that promote understanding, empathy, and self-acceptance accessible.
April 17, 2024
Samira Wiley on Being Outed by an 'Orange Is the New Black' Costar
The Handmaid's Tale star said she "cried a lot" when she was accidentally outed but that she eventually began a "journey" toward self-acceptance.
October 9, 2018
Queering Islam
Three out imams are upending the idea that LGBT people are not welcome in Islam, while offering comfort and self-acceptance to congregations that seek a welcoming faith.
January 18, 2017
How fitness coach Tyriek Taylor reclaims his power from HIV with self-commitment
Artist, activist and coach Tyriek Taylor discusses his journey with HIV, from initial terror to full acceptance, through treatment, self-commitment and support from communities.
September 19, 2024
Chad Allen: His own story
The former teen idol and current actor-producer-activist tells all about his 1996 tabloid outing, his circuit party days, and his road to self-acceptance
October 9, 2001