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A Teenage Tobje
Bear with me reader, please, till the end. I was a shy, lonely kid. Basically, I learned to shut my mouth and pretend I wasn’t bullied; to stay silent through and through. Maybe, if I laughed at the appropriate time … Continue reading
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The Journey to Accept Myself
My path towards self-acceptance was not easy. As I look back, I realize that I overcame many obstacles, fought and conquered many inner demons but I also realize that I still have more bridges to cross and victories to win. … Continue reading
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Tagged elie wafi article for lebidaho, The Journey to Accept Myself
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#LEBidaho 2012: We Will Not Be Censored
Last week, a homophobic article published in a Lebanese student newspaper reconfirmed the fact that people have big misconceptions surrounding the LGBTQ community. “Being gay is a disease.” “Homosexuality is like having a chain around a man’s neck” “Gays are the … Continue reading
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Tagged #LEBidaho 2012, gay censorship lebanon, We Will Not Be Censored
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Shouldn’t Everyday be a Day Against Homophobia?
I am late, I know I am! But I was never known to remember dates… how could May 17th come so quickly? It seems it was only a few days ago that I saw this, and thought… I have to … Continue reading
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Be Yourself and Love Yourself
No matter where in the world, we are always bombarded with people who are not educated enough to understand what a “gay person” really means. I used to think that it’s a shame to be gay and that I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Closed-minded, Gay, God, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, LGBT, Love, Mistake, Pride, Religion and Spirituality, Reverend, Sin
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I Have a Life to Live
Homophobes had a great impact on me while growing up. There are no homophobe-free zones where I go. When I was in school, I had to deal with them, and even in university, they made me feel like I’m worthless and … Continue reading
Homophobia Exists Everywhere
I’m a Lebanese guy, born and raised in Lebanon, in a somehow conservative family. Left Beirut at the age of 18 and currently living in the US away from family and close friends. I have always considered myself as one … Continue reading
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Tagged Beirut, Coming out, Gay, Homophobia, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, Lebanon, LGBT, Middle East, School, The West, US
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You Are Not Alone
Life is not always sunshine for anyone, not even for me! I feel this vigorous urge to share my story knowing that guys my age believe that nobody cares about them. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You may not be gay, … Continue reading
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Tagged Coming out, Dream, Fabulous, Friends, Gay, International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, LGBT, School, Student, Support
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Confessions of an Ex-Homophobe
A few years back, I met my best friends at college. Of course, at the time I didn’t know they were gonna become my best friends, neither did I know that they were, yes, GAY! It all started when my … Continue reading
