Stories Archive - Living Without Disguises Project

Antonio Rivadeneira

I did not realize who I was until I stopped being who I was not

“I am gay” were the three most difficult words that I had to say in my entire life

Into the Shade: Sarah’s story

By Dawn

I had a chance to talk to Sarah about her physical transition just 8 weeks after her gender reassignment operation.

Hart Downey

It feels fabulous to be able to be me!

I think I always knew, for as long back as I can remember. I was the gentle one, the artistic one, the imaginative one the one who could entertain himself all alone.

Ron Fisher

My journey is not over

On January the 1st 2016 I came out to my wife after 42 years of marriage. It was the end of denying who I was and the start of the life I was meant to live.

James Gardner

I take pleasure in the small things

Unlike many other transgender people, I didn’t grow up knowing that I was born in the wrong body.

Jodi Alena Whiteman

I hide no longer

Each day I try to imagine what it means to be living without disguises, and each day I come up short.

Wyatt Marchessault

It may sound cheesy or corny...

Interview with Wyatt Marchessault in Victoria, BC on March 26, 2017

Rae Clark

I am thankful!

Story from Rae Clark, submitted to the LWD Project August 4, 2017.

Karen Carrier

I feel like I can do anything now!

I love the person I am today because I feel free to be who I really am.

Kate Herbert

I don't have to be the fake me; I can just be me.

I don’t have to be the fake me; I can just be me.

Leigh Beacom

I am now more active and accepting of all parts of myself

Right now, I feel like I’m in the best place I’ve ever been in my life.

Shahid Majid

The confidence.

I’ve decided that in my life it’s not worth holding myself back

Kevin Huntting

I will speak up.

Each new day is an opportunity to allow more light into your life.

Rebecca Solen

I'm finally living life

I want people to be able to find the same thing I have found

Phil Caouette

I'm true to myself

This is the real me, and I’m confident, and here I am.

Steven Gin

Ultimately, it's all about possibility

I think I’ve largely had to make my own opportunities

Addison D’Marko

I'm here to stay

Go out every day and be me and not hide any part of it

Addison Lee

And now here I am

I feel whole, and more me than I ever have.

Joanna Morrison

I love exploring

I get to live in a safe environment and be who I am