Dad's letter: "To me it makes no difference"
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24th May 2013
A Kiwi dad has written to his son, telling him "I already know you are gay" and "I love you just as much now, as I did when you were born". Casey Moore has kindly shared his amazing dad's letter.
To be with you: Josh writes
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23rd May 2013
"I’m not a shy person, but I found myself blushing when I talked to Gus. My palms were sweaty and I couldn’t look directly in his eyes."
To be with you: Gus writes
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23rd May 2013
Gus, a Kiwi, and Josh, an American, fell head over heels in love in New York. But being together hasn’t been easy.
Mothers' Day: Di and Liz's rough road to motherhood!
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12th May 2013
Di and Liz Harding have a gorgeous family; their adorable twins are now teenagers, which many parents might say is the toughest period of their lives. But for Di and Liz, getting pregnant in the first place was battle, after battle, after battle.
Better work stories needed
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4th May 2013
Being told not to wear nail polish, ordered to use the disabled toilet, or labelled a "the faggot in a dress" are just some of the experiences trans workers are facing.
On the job discrimination: are we working it out?
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True Stories
2nd May 2013
Since a McDonald’s worker revealed he was told not to ‘act so gay’ by a manager, similar tales have come in showing homophobia is still simmering away in some of our workplaces - and transphobia is boiling over.
Gay and in the Army: Pt3: So many unanswered questions
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30th April 2013
Lance Corporal Rudy Paul survived being gay in the army, Corporal Dougie Hughes did not. Paul is concerned at the consequences of unanswered questions surrounding Hughes' suicide.
Gay and in the army: Pt2 - Real men can kiss (each other)
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27th April 2013
Rudy Paul discovers he's a gay man and forms a covert relationship with another soldier. It's a tough but rewarding time and he emerges stronger and more confident.
ANZAC Day feature: Gay and in the Army, pt1 - Basic Training
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25th April 2013
What were the pressures that caused Corporal Dougie Hughes to take his own life? Gay ex-soldier Rudy Paul takes us through his own journey with the NZ Army, starting with Basic Training.
Fighting on: Shelley’s story
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True Stories
16th April 2013
Tonight Gay Wellington Welfare Group is facilitating a discussion on how authorities deal with LGBTI suicide. Shelley Howard shares a personal perspective on the issue: how it has touched her life, and continues to do so.
Africa's first traditional gay wedding
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10th April 2013
Tshepo Cameron Modisane and Thoba Calvin Sithol have married in South Africa, in what has been proclaimed Africa’s first 'traditional gay wedding'.
Dad's gorgeous letter to gay son
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True Stories
16th March 2013
When a dad overheard his son on the phone with a friend discussing his struggles to tell his parents he was gay, he left his son the "best note ever".
Your submissions: Thomas Coppell
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True Stories
26th February 2013
"Welcome to your chance to be on the right side of history," says Thomas Coppell in his powerful and funny submission on the marriage equality bill - as we near the home straight!
The Plight of being Transgender in NZ
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True Stories
22nd February 2013
Diane Sparkes takes us on a journey from moving to a seemingly Utopian NZ as a 22-year-old, to now, as a 72-year-old trans woman, as she is being confronted by hate in her own backyard.
Your submissions: rurally-raised lesbian
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11th February 2013
"I grew up in a small, farming community. While I was well-liked and led a happy, fulfilled life during my teen years in this town, I was afraid to live truthfully."
