“I think I had my first girlfriend when I was in my kindergarten years. I knew I was gay since I was really young. And my dad found out about it. It wasn’t always the smoothest experience. But I think I did pave a way for other people in my family and those around me. My brother later came out after I did. And because I was already out, his turn felt a little bit more bearable.”
— Danielle (she/her), 65, woman, lesbian.