I am an ordained Episcopal priest, a son of immigrant parents, a brother, and a married gay man. This is my story.
Read MoreCarlos & Crisis
When Carlos left, I questioned my attraction to him. It was so confusing and something I just couldn’t understand. How could God call me to to become a priest even though I was possibly attracted to men? So many doubts set in. This was the …
Read MoreThe Hitchhiker
The following Wednesday, just one week later, the restless feeling was back. This time I didn’t want to drink by myself. I called some of my old high school friends from Oxnard to see if they wanted to go out to a couple of our …
Read MoreParties, Pain…
To my surprise, attending Moorpark College was really enjoyable. Meeting people, making new friends and getting involved in some of the college activities was exciting. It was a whole new world for me. We did have to study for exams to graduate, which was what …
Read MoreTony
Everyone called me Tony. My full name is Antonio Gonzalez Lopez, named after my father, Antonio Brancamontes Lopez. We just had different middle names. My middle name was Gonzalez, which was the maiden name of my mother, Maria Gonzalez. If I had grown up in …
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By Pedro Gabino, Ph.D. Forensic and Health Psychology Las Vegas, Nevada As a professional in the field of psychology, I have had the opportunity to assist persons with various backgrounds. When working with them, many unique and fascinating life stories emerge. During these encounters, one …
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