An LGBTQ story: Growing Up In West Virginia.

Growing up in West Virginia has had it’s up’s and down’s, especially being a gay man as i am. I’ve faced homophobia but not much, I’ve been accepted by many.  West Virginia is different than we’re portrayed to be. We’re portrayed as ignorant bigoted hillbillies, while that can be true of a few, it’s not the case with many. Many of us are progressives who love diversity and people. I’ve said many times I’ve hated West Virginia but deep inside of me i love West Virginia. West Virginia is one of America’s most beautiful states. West Virginia has some good people living here. Do i think West Virginia needs to progress some? Absolutely and i think we will. West Virginia, my beautiful home state….