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John, San Francisco

photo by Kevin Truong

John, in his own words: “Coming out of the closet was much more about the anticipation. After it was all said and done, everyone I loved still loved me and no one was devastated or anything. And moving to San Francisco from Phoenix was an easy choice. It’s cliche but San Francisco is a bubble. It’s a very small community where you see a lot of the same people all of the time. But it gives it a small town feeling that’s nice and welcoming. I was out with some other gay friends a few nights ago and we were all just going around telling stories about what we’ve been up to. One friend finally says “Wow, being gay is awesome.” It’s hard to describe what that captures but I have to say at the end of the day, it can be a pretty great life.”

Coco, Server, Ho Chi Minh City

photo by Kevin Truong

photo by Keivn Truong

photo by Kevin Truong

Coco Nac, in his own words:“Being gay means I had to try hard, work harder than the other and I’m happy with myself, my life.

The challenges are not only for me, but for all gays in VN, that they are not accepted by the community for the different life style and culture. It’s hard to come out. But for me, I’m luicky and my family accept it, although they are unhappy by the first time.

I do not know how to describe my coming out. It was easy for me because my parents are open minded, and they accept me and still love me like before, when I said “I’m gay.”

A Note from Rafael, in Rio De Janeiro…

“My name is Rafael.
Im a History of Art student.
Live in Benfica, Rio de janeiro.

Some pictures and history about me:

I was born in 1988.
I grow up with a open mind, i never think
two women or men was a abomination as
some religious say.

My family accept me since i told im gay,
I live a very light lifestyle.
I have proud about my condition.

Im not engaged as i would,
but I read alot of gay rights,
is very important for us.
The right to merry is the base
for a good family like other else.”