PinnedJames PorterinPrism & PenWhy I’m Back in the Closet After More Than Forty YearsKeeping my queer identity secretFeb 2522Feb 2522
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcIn Search of the Bright Lights in the Big CityStarting a new life with my gay boyfriend would require a leap of faith2d ago22d ago2
James PorterinPrism & PenI Need A Hero — A Queer (Sports) HeroHiding in the shadows isn’t helping anyoneJul 1416Jul 1416
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcSearching for Queer Love on the PrairiesI felt like a puppet on a stringJul 47Jul 47
James PorterinThe Rainbow RoadInvisible No MoreMy journey to become an out and proud gay man ready to celebrate who I amJun 824Jun 824
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcMy Gay Hookup Cost Me More Than Just MoneyCatfished in CairoMay 128May 128
James PorterinPrism & PenA Letter To My Homophobic Brother-In-LawYour hate has only hurt yourselfMay 46May 46
James PorterinPrism & PenThe Safest and Most Dangerous Places To Travel if You Are QueerVisiting some countries could put LGBTQ+ travelers at riskApr 1924Apr 1924
James PorterinThe Narrative ArcFinding My Queer Community in an Unexpected PlaceYou never know who you might meetApr 162Apr 162
James PorterinPrism & PenI Was a Witness to Our Queer History — For Better Or WorseWhen I came out in the eighties the LGBTQ community was ready to fight back against our oppressionMar 288Mar 288