CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesGrowing up in Lagos, Nigeria, I was always known for my vivacious spirit and infectious laughter. I had a close-knit family, and they cherished me for who they believed I was. But I carried a secret that had burdened me for years. From a young age, I knew I was different. I had felt it […]
Your closet is made of one-way mirrors.There is barely any room to breatheBut you have been there so longThat the claustrophobia has almost entirely waned.It’s cold.Your breath is clear in the crisp air,Fogging up the glass walls,Hiding your reflection.It’s better that way, you think,Failing at convincing yourself That the blurry reflection is not yours.Your closet […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesWhen that door flung open that night, my life — past, present, and future — froze right before my eyes. I remembered the first time I got my period, and my dad freaking out. I thought about my chances of graduating with a first class. Or even graduating at all. I wondered what it would […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesThe party was going well. Most people were having a nice time and we had just finished another round of games. We took a break for people to interact or dance before reconvening for more games. I had to use the restroom. The first two restrooms I tried to use were occupied. Typical of a […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesI found myself in a closet yesterdayAnd it felt nothing like NarniaI was faced with the horrors of doomAnd crawling in there are the faces of gloomI see hungry claws and fangs in the darkAnd they are thirsty for blood – my bloodWith all might, I try to take flightBut I am repressed by the […]
CategoriesComing Out Our StoriesWe are pleased to announce the theme for April and May 2019 submissions on this platform as “Coming Out”. Have you come out? Do you plan to come out in the future? Have you had a failed attempt at coming out? Do you have thoughts around the concept of coming out? We want to share […]
