westchester in their own words: self-discovery
What does it take to come to knowledge about yourself in the world? Listen to Westchester residents talk about the often painful but also revelatory process of naming their relationship to queerness.
David Diamond on saying it out loud
Susan Gilberg on self-acceptance
James Howe on assuming nothing
James Howe on asking for permission
Anthony Nicodemo on meeting other gay athletes
James Howe on taking a big step
Z Paige L’Erario on privilege and pain
Anthony Nicodemo on coming to a new worldview
Joann Prinzivalli on fear
Joann Prinzivalli on paradox of diagnosis for lesbian transsexual women
Alana Skyhart on the uncertainty of society’s response
Robert Voorheis on religious stigma
Z Paige L’Erario on transitioning as a professional
Joann Prinzivalli on assigned sex at birth
Rebecca Skyhart on the importance of representation in media