AJ

AJ, age 3

Honolulu, HI (1984)

The only vacation my family ever really went on, was this vacation to Hawaii when I was 3-years old.

This photo was taken by a family member, and supposedly my father was VERY angry that I had put the flowers behind my ears like this.

In recent years, my father has told me he knew I was gay when I was 2-years old. So at this point, he must have been upset that his suspicions might actually be true.

I, though, have always loved this photo. Just look at that mug!

My only wish is that I had given more FACE, instead of just going for the model pout. But c'est la vie.

Micah

Micah, age 8
Honolulu, HI (1984)

"Go Dodgers! Hayyyyy!"

This was taken visiting my grandparents in Honolulu. I was a shy kid, and my mom said I was "gifted."

It turns out the main gifts were decorating, cooking, and being fabulous on trips.

I always felt different, but didn't realize I was gay until I was a freshman in college.


Literally, one morning I woke up and it hit me: I was gay.
After that everything finally made sense.

Looking back at this pic, it makes me think: Damn I was a cute kid! :-)

But I don't think I could get my wrist to do that these days. 

Micah's first, famous-person same sex crushes:

Luke Perry & Jason Priestly ("Beverly Hills 90210")

Joey

Joey, age 10
Hawaii (1982)

I think this outfit was (obviously) meant for my sister, but I was totally jealous and immediately put it on.

I knew I was attracted to men the first time I laid my eyes on Grizzly Adams. I wanted nothing more to run away and live in the forest with him.

My parents always encouraged this - whether it was me running around the neighborhood in my mom's pink bathrobe or playing with my sister's dolls, it just wasn't ever an issue with them.

I feel so lucky

Joey's first, famous-person same sex crush:

Dan Haggerty ("Grizzly Adams")