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Barbie
Voices

A Message to My Barbie-Loving Childhood Self

If only he knew what I know now.

Shitfaced Excerpt
Books

Boy, Interrupted

Advocate contributor Seamus Kirst shares a powerful excerpt from his recently released memoir, Shitfaced: Musings of a Former Drunk.

Thin
Health

A Gay Man's Diary of Deprivation

For National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Seamus Kirst shares his harrowing journey through anorexia and bulimia.

Now I'm #ImWithHer, I Hope You Are Too
Voices

Now #ImWithHer and I Hope You Are Too

The case for Hillary, from a former Bernie supporter.

Coming Out to Yourself
Voices

Coming Out to Yourself

Realizing you're LGBT may be the scariest moment of all.

Even in Liberal Bubbles, Gays Have Grown Accustomed to Fear
Voices

Even in Liberal Bubbles, Gays Grew Accustomed to Fear

Seamus Kirst built an "LGBT-friendly" life in New York, but as a gay man, he's still frightened.

BARBIE
Voices

Barbie and Gay Shame

While a boy stars in a new Barbie commercial, this gay writer remembers a time when playing with dolls caused him intense inner turmoil. 

DRINKING
Voices

Why I Gave Up Drinking at 22

Many gay youth use alcohol as a salve, including this writer, who almost didn't make it to 23.