Everyone involved in this site — including, yes, the person writing this — is either queer themselves or a cool-as$ ally. We work for an athlete storytelling company, but the truth is there aren’t many stories about us.
We exist, we’re here, and you are, too.
We wanted to create a place where queer athletes can tell their stories, or, if they haven’t quite written them yet (uhh, welcome to the club!), ask questions to help discover themselves.
1.) Click the “submit a question!” button
2.) Fill the box with whatever you’re wondering. They could be questions around new feelings, expressing yourself to your coaches or teammates, or general confusion you may have.
We’ve partnered with some incredible queer pro athletes — check the schedule to see who will be answering each week of Pride month! — who will do their best to answer and express their perspectives and thoughts to the best of their ability.
Feeling safe is of the utmost importance, so it’s 100% anonymous; you’ll never be asked to give your name or email. And we do have some guidelines:
We’re excited to hear from you and honored to be part of your journey. We’ll be here in the meantime.
Today, Tomorrow, Always,
Your Queer Friends @ UNINTERRUPTED
If you’re feeling thoughts of self harm or are in an immediate crisis, please don’t send a message through the portal because we won’t know how to get in contact with you. Instead call or text this 100% free and confidential hotline provided by The Trevor Project. Also know that you’re not alone and we’d love to get to know you!
Among your conservative teammates, did any of those friendships get BETTER after coming out? Like you felt closer bc they appreciated the real you? Or was it all bad?
Even among conservative teammates, there might be those who, despite their political or cultural views, prioritize personal relationships and show strong support for you as an individual/teammate. Some teammates may surprise you with their acceptance and support, appreciating the courage it takes to be your true self. These individuals often value honesty and can feel closer to you because of your openness. I had a teammate who I thought didn’t like me, even before coming out, and after coming out, he became more open, and communicative towards me and I found out that he became protective of me. So you never know. However In many cases, coming out can reveal who your true friends are and help you build stronger, more authentic relationships. Balancing these dynamics can be challenging, but focusing on those who support and accept you will make the experience more positive.
CeCé Telfer is the first openly trans woman to win an NCAA title. She's also a social justice advocate, model and author of a new book, Make It Count.