How I Gave in to Fear in Rural Missouri My hometown is in rural Missouri. I didn’t come out until I was an adult because I knew my conservative Christian family would not accept me, not to mention my school, church, friends, or community. This year, I heard my town was hosting a Pride event. IContinue reading “Are You Afraid of Pride?”
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Being in the Closet Isn’t So Bad
Brandon Ellrich writes a satirical view on coming out of the closet.
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“I should’ve killed myself this morning. In a bigger city, being gay wouldn’t be so bad; at least, from what I’ve heard. But when you live in the Bible Belt, go to a small school, small church, small community, full of small minds, it’s not so easy.” Teenage life is never simple. For Melissa, thingsContinue reading “New Book Now Available!”
Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet 