Secrets

December 15, 2008 - Coming out about Mum

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Evie talks about it (not the same as E.V. #29).    ”I received a number of responses to people finding out my Mum was gay.  I would hazard a guess, like me,  any children from homosexual headed households will tell you that the love and support of a parent has nothing to do with their sexuality …”   Click image for more

December 15, 2008 - Coming out to friends

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Bridgid talks about it.  “I feel alot happier now I’ve told my friends because not only can I truly be myself - I have also worked out who my true friends are …”  Click image for more

September 15, 2008 - To come out or not to come out?

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Steve talks about it.  “The coming out phenomenon has left a very real and lasting legacy amongst gay people – particularly young people …”   Click image for more

September 6, 2008 - Vietnam Veteran tells his truth

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A soldier tells his truth – untold for over 40 years.  “The bondage of guilt and sorry I feel each day remains and will so forever, however the ropes are a little loser now.”   Click image for more

August 29, 2008 - E.V. – her story about internet predators

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Over a period of 12 months, E.V. found the courage to talk, write and draw about her traumatic experience.   This brave young  soul then shares her story through The Black Dog Project – the very medium  that caused her so much harm …  Click image for more

May 29, 2008 - Bullying and survival

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I was both moved and deeply disturbed as I listened to and observed a group of young people and their parents telling their pain filled stories of been bullied, tormented and marginalised because of their sexuality.  Doug’s Mum, Sue talks about it  …   Click image for more