Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Mother asked “why don’t you have a girlfriend like your brothers?” I said “don’t hold your breath mother” … here’s Marcus with his story at an OUT140 exhibition in 2010
February 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Mother asked “why don’t you have a girlfriend like your brothers?” I said “don’t hold your breath mother” … here’s Marcus with his story at an OUT140 exhibition in 2010
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … dad said “I knew it was the nuns or this” … My artwork. #ComingOut #LGBTQ+ #Micro-Stories
February 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … dad said “I knew it was the nuns or this” … My artwork. #ComingOut #LGBTQ+ #Micro-Stories
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “I tell everyone I am gay so one day no-one in Norwich can say they have never met a lesbian” Artwork from OUT140: The Play poster by Print to the People #ComingOut #LGBT+
February 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “I tell everyone I am gay so one day no-one in Norwich can say they have never met a lesbian” Artwork from OUT140: The Play poster by Print to the People #ComingOut #LGBT+
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “Haven't always been out, have always been embroiderer. So I stitched it, and posted it on FB” Artwork by Raven Nielsen #ComingOut #LGBT #LGBTQIA+ #Activism #Micro-Stories
February 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “Haven't always been out, have always been embroiderer. So I stitched it, and posted it on FB” Artwork by Raven Nielsen #ComingOut #LGBT #LGBTQIA+ #Activism #Micro-Stories
#OUT140 flying over the Atlantic, 20 years old, I read "Sisterhood is powerful" and discover that one could have sex with a woman. A woman!! Maybe I'm a... lesbian? That explains -everything-. I land transformed
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “I tell everyone I am gay so one day no-one in Norwich can say they have never met a lesbian” Artwork from OUT140: The Play poster by Print to the People #ComingOut #LGBT+
February 5, 2025 at 8:37 AM
#OUT140 flying over the Atlantic, 20 years old, I read "Sisterhood is powerful" and discover that one could have sex with a woman. A woman!! Maybe I'm a... lesbian? That explains -everything-. I land transformed
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from @deannaallison.bsky.social is… I came out to my friends and family. My friends have been very supportive. My parents don’t talk to me. Water is thicker than blood.
February 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from @deannaallison.bsky.social is… I came out to my friends and family. My friends have been very supportive. My parents don’t talk to me. Water is thicker than blood.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your #ComingOut story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 story was poignantly acted by Stevie several times in OUT140: The Play in 2018 … my mother has Alzheimer's and I have to keep coming out. Doesn't get any easier
February 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your #ComingOut story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 story was poignantly acted by Stevie several times in OUT140: The Play in 2018 … my mother has Alzheimer's and I have to keep coming out. Doesn't get any easier
Happy LGBT History Month UK! Today’s #OUT140 was turned into a micro-opera by Mary Benefiel! Film by @deannaallison.bsky.social … I fancied a guy. I was relieved. It had been a phase. I’m normal. Then he mentioned his sister. My stomach leapt. I gave in. I am a lesbian.
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Norwich Pride 2015 - OUT140 Mini Opera at Pride Without Prejudice 2015
YouTube video by Deanna Allison (DeannaInAustria)
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February 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Happy LGBT History Month UK! Today’s #OUT140 was turned into a micro-opera by Mary Benefiel! Film by @deannaallison.bsky.social … I fancied a guy. I was relieved. It had been a phase. I’m normal. Then he mentioned his sister. My stomach leapt. I gave in. I am a lesbian.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=AllS...
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Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Nan said: “when did you jump on the other bus?”… one of my favourite OUT140s! I love the dialogue, imagery, simplicity, warmth #ComingOut #MicroStory #LGBT #QueerWriting
February 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Nan said: “when did you jump on the other bus?”… one of my favourite OUT140s! I love the dialogue, imagery, simplicity, warmth #ComingOut #MicroStory #LGBT #QueerWriting
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from @opentelemark.bsky.social …Wrinkly cruise ship, we dance. 2 men, Poker Face, Lady Gaga, Cha Cha Cha. Applause, cheers & odd wrinkly poker face. Scary, but liberating!
February 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from @opentelemark.bsky.social …Wrinkly cruise ship, we dance. 2 men, Poker Face, Lady Gaga, Cha Cha Cha. Applause, cheers & odd wrinkly poker face. Scary, but liberating!
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK. Today’s #OUT140 was brilliantly brought to life by Plum in OUT140: The Play (2018) & OUT140: The Lesbians lockdown movie (2020)… At uni had a weird reaction to girl who visited our house. One day she walked past me in the library and it was a lightbulb moment. I'm gay!
February 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK. Today’s #OUT140 was brilliantly brought to life by Plum in OUT140: The Play (2018) & OUT140: The Lesbians lockdown movie (2020)… At uni had a weird reaction to girl who visited our house. One day she walked past me in the library and it was a lightbulb moment. I'm gay!
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social I invite you to take the OUT140 challenge. Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? (the original size tweet on Twitter) Over the years I’ve collected hundreds of tiny tales. Each day, I’ll share stories to inspire you…
February 2, 2025 at 12:19 AM
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social I invite you to take the OUT140 challenge. Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? (the original size tweet on Twitter) Over the years I’ve collected hundreds of tiny tales. Each day, I’ll share stories to inspire you…
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “Told my parents I was bisexual when I was 16. They said go to your room” Artwork by Vince Laws.
February 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is “Told my parents I was bisexual when I was 16. They said go to your room” Artwork by Vince Laws.
Uncle Sterling sounds gorgeous and so do you. Thank-you so much for telling your OUT140 story xx
February 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Uncle Sterling sounds gorgeous and so do you. Thank-you so much for telling your OUT140 story xx
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Today’s #OUT140 #ComingOut story is from Deb, filmed in lockdown in #LesbianVisibilityWeek 2020 … I was outed by the vicar and all because I fell in love with his wife. Next thing I knew I was being exorcised of the “spirit of lesbianism”. Work? No! 🏳️🌈
February 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Today’s #OUT140 #ComingOut story is from Deb, filmed in lockdown in #LesbianVisibilityWeek 2020 … I was outed by the vicar and all because I fell in love with his wife. Next thing I knew I was being exorcised of the “spirit of lesbianism”. Work? No! 🏳️🌈
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Today’s #OUT140 comes with a film by @diceee.bsky.social and shows just how powerful our tiny tales can be … . I wasn't very out @ work. then i got cancer. people wanted to know i was loved and had support so i told them. it was a gr8 feeling.
February 9, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Today’s #OUT140 comes with a film by @diceee.bsky.social and shows just how powerful our tiny tales can be … . I wasn't very out @ work. then i got cancer. people wanted to know i was loved and had support so i told them. it was a gr8 feeling.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 #micro-story is … 1984 grandma watching Greenham Common on the news. She said “look at those filthy lesbians rolling in the mud” I said “I’m going there tomorrow”
February 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 #micro-story is … 1984 grandma watching Greenham Common on the news. She said “look at those filthy lesbians rolling in the mud” I said “I’m going there tomorrow”
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is …. Mother said I wud rather u were a prostitute than a lesbian … Artwork by Vince Laws. I love the sheer, painful ridiculousness of this story #ComingOut #MicroStory #LGBT
February 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is …. Mother said I wud rather u were a prostitute than a lesbian … Artwork by Vince Laws. I love the sheer, painful ridiculousness of this story #ComingOut #MicroStory #LGBT
It’s been lovely celebrating LGBT+ Month UK by posting an #OUT140 story each day & illustrating it with a picture or film. Here's what the month has looked like so far. I’d love some new stories and images. If you'd like to illustrate your own or someone else's #ComingOut story please get in touch.
February 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
It’s been lovely celebrating LGBT+ Month UK by posting an #OUT140 story each day & illustrating it with a picture or film. Here's what the month has looked like so far. I’d love some new stories and images. If you'd like to illustrate your own or someone else's #ComingOut story please get in touch.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social As it’s Valentines Day I thought I’d find a romantic #OUT140 This was the last one in “OUT140: The Little Book of Coming Out Stories” published 2012 …We kissed, it was electric. I was in love with her. I knew there was no turning back. Alive, finally.
February 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social As it’s Valentines Day I thought I’d find a romantic #OUT140 This was the last one in “OUT140: The Little Book of Coming Out Stories” published 2012 …We kissed, it was electric. I was in love with her. I knew there was no turning back. Alive, finally.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK. Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is short and wonderful. It was collected at a Vince Laws exhibition in Folkestone in 2012 and turned into a 12 second song by our beloved Ruth’s dad … I’m not straight, more like a wavy line
February 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK. Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is short and wonderful. It was collected at a Vince Laws exhibition in Folkestone in 2012 and turned into a 12 second song by our beloved Ruth’s dad … I’m not straight, more like a wavy line
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthistory.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Todays #OUT140 story was sung by Sing with Pride in the acoustic tent @norwichpride in 2019 … I had a boyfriend who became a girlfriend who had an ex who became my girlfriend.
February 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK! @lgbthistory.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Todays #OUT140 story was sung by Sing with Pride in the acoustic tent @norwichpride in 2019 … I had a boyfriend who became a girlfriend who had an ex who became my girlfriend.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from #LesbianVisibilityWeek 2020 is read by artist David Shenton …I said to my daughter: “I like your friend. I’d like her better if she was a boy but I like your friend.”
February 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 from #LesbianVisibilityWeek 2020 is read by artist David Shenton …I said to my daughter: “I like your friend. I’d like her better if she was a boy but I like your friend.”
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is from our #LGBTHM exhibition in the Forum in 2010… Moved to Spain to run away and live in a cave with my husband, met a woman and came OUT of my cave and into the light.
February 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Happy LGBT+ History Month @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is from our #LGBTHM exhibition in the Forum in 2010… Moved to Spain to run away and live in a cave with my husband, met a woman and came OUT of my cave and into the light.
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Came out as intersex at work when women were discussing contraception and I explained why I didn't need it.
February 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Happy LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social Could you tell your coming out story in 140 characters or less? Today’s #OUT140 is … Came out as intersex at work when women were discussing contraception and I explained why I didn't need it.