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!
How were you able to come out to your parents? Most of my friends and teammates know, but I’m most scared to come out to them. Thank you 🤍
Hey Hey,
My story sounds similar to yours. My best friend and teammate was the first person I came out to, and hopefully, but for me, that gave me more confidence to continue to come out to people who loved me.
I don’t know your relationship with your parents, but I can only assume that they love you as much as, if not more than, your teammates and friends. If your teammates can love and accept you, your parents will do the same. Often, the fear of coming out is scarier than reality, and being from a different generation than your parents can feel like being from a different planet, but love is universal.
PS. Use the method that’s most comfortable for you. I called my mom on the phone. You can write a letter. You can have some fun with it. You just have to get the ball rolling.
Good luck.
is a social justice advocate, published poet & former NFL player. He made history by becoming the first out active NFL player to identify as bisexual. His latest project, "Huddle Men's Journal," is a guided journal for men that helps them explore their personal depths and discover treasures of strength, willpower, and more.