Jeremy, Social Media Producer, New York City

photo by Kevin Truong

Jeremy, in his own words: “I remember being 17 and realizing I was gay. I was homeschooled and genuinely scared of how the severely religious people in my life would react. More importantly, I was concerned about the way people would treat me moving forward.

Yet, despite years of hateful and negative voices, I always knew there wasn’t anything wrong with me for being gay. There just wasn’t.

Here I am today. I’m 23, living in New York City and thriving. While I see myself as much more than simply “a gay man,” the experiences I’ve had as a result of being gay have shaped me in a way nothing else could have.

If I could speak with a 17-year-old me, I would tell him that all the challenges ahead will be worth it. I’d tell him to be thankful for a family who realizes love is more important than superstition. And, I would tell him to keep working hard, because he’s going to create one hell of a life.”

3 thoughts on “Jeremy, Social Media Producer, New York City”

sethsnap November 13, 2012 at 7:03 pm

Nice photos!
1. thegaymenproject November 13, 2012 at 11:27 pm
  
  thanks man! i really appreciate your support..xoxo
Eleanor November 29, 2012 at 9:24 pm

Jeremy you look fantastic! Your place is as charming as ever, I see Kath made it into the photo of the photos. Hope you’re doing well [:

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