Our Stories
We've been gathering stories from individuals within the same-sex attracted community, aiming to document and preserve the uniqueness of our history and culture. Here, these stories are at your fingertips.
Finding Identity
A personal story about the struggles of adolescence and finding a place where you fit.
‘For those experiencing the emptiness of not knowing, of not seeing themselves or finding others to connect with, loneliness can be a strong motivator to latch onto an identity, even if it means silencing parts of yourself.’
I still can’t convince my mum I’m just a lesbian, not a transman
A personal story of a girl who knew she was a girl, despite what she did, wore or liked. A viewpoint not shared by some of the adults in her life.
'Despite this acceptance, my mother showed that she still doesn’t understand, asking me the same question again: “do you want to be a man?”'
'Lesbian' means . . .
Musings on the word "lesbian" from a lesbian in her 80s and how lesbian lives hid in plain sight.
How We Learned Sex-Role Behaviours in the 1940s
‘Around us lived other girls and boys and we played together on the street, which was safe enough because there was no traffic; fuel was needed for the war effort and cars were up on blocks, their tyres removed. We preschool boys and girls played the same games using the same few toys. Still, there were differences.’
Why I Support LGB Alliance Australia
Growing up when you’re singled out as being different. Read Tom’s story here.
Living with Gender Dysphoria
‘It is possible to live a good and successful life as a butch woman. It takes hard work and perseverance but it is possible. And the gender dysphoria gets better, trust me, it really does.’